Description
Combat! Crete is a stand-alone solitaire game of man-to-man combat in WWII. The player commands a squad of British Tommies or German Fallschirmjäger in various engagements. The included scenarios are set on the islands of Crete and Leros, but full-war OOBs are included for both factions.
The comprehensive Random Scenario generator further expands your gaming possibilities. With this tool, players can generate a limitless supply of unique scenarios for Combat! Crete or combine their game with Combat! Eastern Front and/or Combat! Tunisia & Sicily to create an even more expansive gaming experience.
In addition, the included Campaign Game allows the player to lead a squad of men through 10 battles, gaining experience along the way.
Other new features in Combat! Crete include:
- Off Board Artillery rules including air support (Stukas!).
- New Terrain types including Vineyards, Weapon Pits, and an Airfield.
- Parachute Drops, with a massive four map paradrop scenario.
- Scenarios with Australian, New Zealand, and Maori troops.
- Scenarios on Leros which feature Fallschirmjägers with FG42s.
- Competitive Play rules for head-to-head battles!
- Armed Cretan Civilians give the Fallschirmjägers a nasty welcome.
Quick Stats:
- Complexity: Medium
- Average Time to Play: 3-4 hours
- Suitability for Solitaire: Designed specifically for Solitaire Play
- Number of Players: One or Two
- Map Scale: 10 yards per hex
- Time Scale: 30-90 Seconds per Turn
- Unit Scale: Man-to-man
Components:
- 9 Countersheets
- 4 25”x38” maps
- 2 Decks of Cards
- 3 Display Mats
- 7 Player Aid cards
- 1 Series Rules Booklet
- 1 Game Rules Booklet
- 1 Log Pad
- 2 10-sided dice
- 2 6-sided dice
Game Design: Mathew Hinkle
Artist: Ethan Hinkle
