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Band of Brothers: Old Breed South Pacific
Product number:
WPUB067
Manufacturer:
Worthington Publishing
Band of Brothers: Old Breed South Pacific is a fast playing game of squad level combat in WWII. It covers the exploits of the U.S. First Marine Division in the battles for Guadalcanal. The rules are very simple (no combat charts are needed) with very few exceptions to remember and yet the game is meant to be all encompassing and will include infantry, tanks, and artillery.
Based on years of research, the game system uses a unique suppression mechanic. There are no longer two unique states for a unit, but varying degrees of suppression. This allows suppression to accumulate from multiple fire sources and means that the unit will not take a morale check until it is asked to do something. You will never know for sure how your units will respond until they are needed.
Although casualties can be caused by artillery and heavy weapons (which makes them prime battlefield targets), squads will never cause significant casualties shooting at range at dug in, first line troops. Their goal is to fire and maneuver. Sections of the enemy force must be pinned down and eliminated from up close. The system itself forces this realistic play. In a similar fashion, the system rewards you for spreading your troops out and other realistic game play.
Another unique feature of the game is its use of Proficiency and Casualty ratings to differentiate squads in areas besides just morale.
Old Breed South Pacific is a standalone game, but is also part of a growing series of tactical games.
Contents:
4 Double-sided Mounted Game Boards
5 Counter Sheets
Dice
Rule Book
Scenario Book
2 Player Aid Cards
Based on years of research, the game system uses a unique suppression mechanic. There are no longer two unique states for a unit, but varying degrees of suppression. This allows suppression to accumulate from multiple fire sources and means that the unit will not take a morale check until it is asked to do something. You will never know for sure how your units will respond until they are needed.
Although casualties can be caused by artillery and heavy weapons (which makes them prime battlefield targets), squads will never cause significant casualties shooting at range at dug in, first line troops. Their goal is to fire and maneuver. Sections of the enemy force must be pinned down and eliminated from up close. The system itself forces this realistic play. In a similar fashion, the system rewards you for spreading your troops out and other realistic game play.
Another unique feature of the game is its use of Proficiency and Casualty ratings to differentiate squads in areas besides just morale.
Old Breed South Pacific is a standalone game, but is also part of a growing series of tactical games.
Contents:
4 Double-sided Mounted Game Boards
5 Counter Sheets
Dice
Rule Book
Scenario Book
2 Player Aid Cards
Ages: 14+
Players: 1-2
Game Length: 90-120 minutes
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1 review
Andrew Cherpeski
This is the best game in the Band of Brothers series so far. Old Breed has outstanding components, in constrast to the that weaker components that older editions of Band of Brothers have had. The rules were streamlined and made sense historically and in terms of play. While the pacific combat made play a little more complex, I found that they fit into the existing system quite well. It is refreshing to face the new challenges and opportunities that jungle fighting poses. I highly recommend this game for anyone interested in the Pacific Theater of WWII at the tactical level. The overall best balance of realism, simplicity, and fun that I have experienced.
March 9, 2023 9:43 PM
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