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FLATTOPS & FLOATING FORTRESSES

Rules for an exciting tabletop World War II naval wargame

Requirements

30-60
1-99
12+

Description

A Familiar But Totally New Naval Wargame!

For those who have played Axis & Allies War & Sea, these rules may feel familiar, but there are many improvements and distinctions from the classic game including:

  • Critical hits
  • d10 based game
  • Over the horizon rules for hidden movement & reconnaissance make aircraft carrier battles very interesting.
  • Situational bonuses derived from cards called military decorations which admirals award to combatants
  • Use models from any manufacturer … or print your own!
  • Rules for weather, terrain placement, refueling and more.

Rather than Armor and Vital Armor, combatants have Armor and Integrity. Armor and Integrity can be worn down by Damage cards that explode into Criticals that can knock-out weapon systems, engines, armor, etc.

Watch this 7 minute video: How To Play

Your purchase includes:

  • 70 page PDF stuffed with art, tips & rules
  • Deck of critical hits, to add real excitement to your game
  • Basic Decorations Deck (18 cards)
  • Anchors Aweigh printed coil-bound basic rules reference
  • German starter task force threat cards including: Kriegsmarine cruiser Köln, 4 U-boats (U-7, U-10, U-301, U-305), 2 destroyers (Z-26, Z-37)
  • Decoy threats for the German task force
  • UK starter task force threat cards including: Royal Navy carrier Illustrious; cruisers Cumberland & Cornwall; the destroyers Onslaught and Scourge; and submarine Tempest
  • Decoy threats for the UK task force
  • German threat cards for the Bf 109 (two of them), and Ju 87e
  • UK threat cards for the Albacore, Swordfish (two of them) and Fulmar
  • Air base for German air assets
  • Smokescreen capability cards

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Threat Cards / Ship Capabilities

You can get started right away with your existing collection of models and even use your old War at Sea cards. But soon enough you'll want to pick up a Task Force or two and perhaps a scenario kit.

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Change Log

7-26-23 version 1.6 - Updated design for Damage cards. Add Anchors Away to downloads after purchase.

9-4-23 version 1.7 - Added a basic Decoration deck and Anchors Aweigh booklet to the package.

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Components

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Average Rating 0 reviews
Publish Date June 22, 2023
Edition 1.1 (revised 7/25/2023)
Department Games
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Why buy this?

  • Familiar but totally new d10 based game
  • Critical hits, hidden movement and refueling and more
  • Use with models from any manufacturer ... or print your own!

Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
  • This game contains a premium upgrade where the printed components will be embossed with a linen texture.
  • This game does not come in a box.

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Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

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