From: "David S. Bieksza" Subject: Early AH Box Liner Notes (1/3) AH's game description for _Tactics_II_ (in particular, the round-HQ version): We recommend TACTICS II not only to military enthusiasts whose interest in a realistic war game is obvious, but also the the "chess and checkers" type gentleman, regardless of age. For such a person, TACTICS II is a superb gift ... one that will be a constant source of pleasure for years to come. TACTICS II is an all-skill game enjoyed by a family of thinking players in almost every country around the World. The only elements of chance introduced into the conduct of play are those inherent in any military operation. No military skill or experience is necessary to become competent with TACTICS II -- the only requirement is that the player be an intelligent, thinking person who takes genuine enjoyment from challenging thought. With pride, we submit TACTICS II for your consideration. $4.95 ------- Dave Bieksza bieksza@aplcomm.jhuapl.edu ------- Where monsters rampage, I'm there to take them down ... Where treasure glitters, I'm there to claim it ... Where an enemy rises to face me, victory will be mine! - Lina Inverse, "Slayers" From: "David S. Bieksza" Subject: Early AH Catalog (2/6): Tactics II The NEW chess ... an all-skill, modern war game combining all the thrill and excitement of the original chess in a modern military format. Avalon Hill's pride, TACTICS II is enjoyed throughout the World. Each player commands a modern Army Group and conducts a full scale military campaign according to an ingenious group of rules designed to make the play supremely realistic. Every principle of war applies.... TACTICS II is fought on a huge 28 by 22 inch mapboard with scores of different terrain combinations. Two separate sets of rules in each game -- Basic and Tournament, including a Nuclear provision. Only $4.95. TIME TO LEARN: Basic Game -- 30 minutes Tournament Game -- 1 hour GAME LENGTH: Basic Game -- 2 hours Tournament Game -- 4-6 hours DESIGN LEVEL: Both versions -- Educational, intellectual AGE LEVEL: Adults of all ages, 12 years and up NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 plus any number of assistants to each player ------- Dave Bieksza bieksza@aplcomm.jhuapl.edu ------- Where monsters rampage, I'm there to take them down ... Where treasure glitters, I'm there to claim it ... Where an enemy rises to face me, victory will be mine! - Lina Inverse, "Slayers"