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title: "Tide of Iron: Designer Series, Vol. 1"
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# 22 unique scenarios 2-4 players tactical battles historical WWII settings Tide of Iron: Designer Series, Vol. 1

**Brand:** fantasy flight games
**Price:** € 74.68
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## Summary

> ⚔️ Command History, Conquer Strategy, Capture Victory!

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- **What is this?** Tide of Iron: Designer Series, Vol. 1 by fantasy flight games
- **How much does it cost?** € 74.68 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Gameplay Range:** From quick skirmishes to epic multi-copy battles, tailor your experience from 2 to 4 players.
- • **Authentic Historical Immersion:** Dive deep into WWII theaters with scenarios spanning Europe, North Africa, and more, complete with designer-written historical anecdotes.
- • **Seamless Expansion Integration:** Compatible with Tide of Iron base game and Days of the Fox expansion for enriched tactical variety.
- • **Collector’s Hardcover Edition:** Premium, durable format designed for serious strategists and history buffs alike.
- • **Masterclass Scenario Collection:** 22 meticulously crafted scenarios by 19 legendary wargame designers, including 9 Origins Hall of Famers.

## Overview

Tide of Iron: Designer Series, Vol. 1 is a premium hardcover scenario book featuring 22 expertly designed WWII tactical battles for 2-4 players. Created by 19 acclaimed wargame designers, including multiple Origins Hall of Famers, it offers a rich blend of fast-paced and epic gameplay scenarios that integrate seamlessly with the Tide of Iron base game and Days of the Fox expansion. Perfect for history enthusiasts and strategic gamers seeking immersive, historically accurate wargaming experiences.

## Description

Product Description We challenged the best wargame designers of our time to produce their most imaginative historical scenarios for Tide of Iron. The results are innovative, inventive, and inspired. Tide of Iron: Designer Series Volume One represents a benchmark in the history of board games. Nineteen critically-acclaimed game designers created the scenarios for this book. The contributors include nine Origins Awards Hall of Fame inductees (chosen by the Academy of Adventure Gaming, Arts & Design), including John Hill (Squad Leader), Frank Chadwick (Command Decision), Richard Berg (Great Battles of History), Jack Greene (Destroyer Captain), Don Greenwood (Advanced Squad Leader), Ted Raicer (Great War in Europe), Vance von Borries (Barbarossa series), Joe Miranda (First Indochina War), and Mark Simonitch (Ardennes '44). Others include several generations of award-winning game designers such as John Prados (Third Reich), Mike Bennighof (Panzer Grenadier), Jack Radey (Korsun Pocket), Ulrich Blennemann (Drive to the Baltic), Chad Jensen (Combat Commander), Jason Matthews (Twilight Struggle), Rick Young (Fast Action Battle series), and more. Tide of Iron: Designer Series Volume One includes 22 unique scenarios for 1A Games's best selling Tide of Iron: NextWave board game, including: • An epic sized scenario that uses two copies of Tide of Iron for a massive, multi-player game • Several scenarios using the incredible plastic pieces and boards from the Days of the Fox expansion • Many scenarios using the basic Tide of Iron game for 2-4 players • Scenarios varying from short, fast-playing contests to tough, tactical battles using multiple types of units, cards, and forces • Historical backgrounds and anecdotes for each scenario by the scenario designer. Most important, all these scenarios are fun! From the Manufacturer Compiled by distinguished conflict historian Dana Lombardy (Streets of Stralingrad), the Tide of Iron: Designer Series is hardcover collection of twenty scenarios crafted by today's most famous wargame designers. Using the mechanics of the Tide of Iron base game, these design masters have crafted the first volume in one of the most exciting collections of wargaming history.The Tide of Iron: Designer Series is an incredible addition to the Tide of Iron base game, offering whole new level of depth and historical context for players to enjoy. Scenarios vary from short, fast-play skirmishes to massive tactical battles. Historical backgrounds and anecdotes for each scenario written by the scenario designer. Several scenarios incorporate the North Africa Days of the Fox Expansion. One epic scenario which requires two copies of Tide of Iron for massive, multiplayer experience.

Review: It's just the book - I got confused by the many editions and expansions and thought this was the actual game, but the scenarios are very fun
Review: Fantastic source-book if you know anything about the history of WWII - I really wish this game had survived. Unlike the games that won-out against it, this is a historical squad-based wargame with hundreds of excellent miniatures for the price-point. The reviews on desertcart slamming it seem to have an overall theme of reviewers not realizing that World War 2 was an actual event, and that the game takes place in varied environments like Europe, Russia and Africa with scenarios based on actual battles that took place in those very different environments. To call the Designer Series collection of historically based scenarios by the greats of wargaming "amateur" really does it a great disservice- I'm thankful that I was able to get a copy and trace my Uncles', Great Uncles', Grandfather's, and Great Grandfather's footsteps in the 5 year war against Fascism in Europe. I would have looked forward to more of the high quality map boards, miniatures, and streamlined yet realistic rules of brutal warfare during 1940-1945 in other theatres. If you have Tide of Iron and appreciate the game as well as the historical nature of it (which is meticulously researched), get this book- it has some fantastic scenarios from Normandy, Bastogne, Holland and North Africa- unfortunately none that take place in Eastern Europe, but "Stalingrad" and "Fury of the Bear" should keep you busy for a while.

## Features

- Scenarios varying from short, fast-playing contests to tough, tactical battles using multiple types of units, cards, and forces
- 2 to 4 players
- Ages 13 and up
- Includes an epic Tide of Iron scenario (requires two copies of the game)
- Twenty new scenarios crafted by todays most famous wargame designers
- For Ages: 12 +
- Number of Players: - 4
- Playing Time: - hrs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 1589945026 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,807 in Puzzles & Games |
| Brand Name | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 34 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Developing strategic thinking skills and providing entertainment for adults, particularly warfare enthusiasts. |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09781589945029 |
| Included Components | Cards |
| Item Dimensions | 8.75 x 1 x 11.25 inches |
| Item Height | 11.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 144.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Guaranteed against manufacturer defects |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Number of Players | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Size | Small |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Wargame |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's just the book
*by K***S on August 30, 2021*

I got confused by the many editions and expansions and thought this was the actual game, but the scenarios are very fun

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic source-book if you know anything about the history of WWII
*by J***R on June 16, 2018*

I really wish this game had survived. Unlike the games that won-out against it, this is a historical squad-based wargame with hundreds of excellent miniatures for the price-point. The reviews on Amazon slamming it seem to have an overall theme of reviewers not realizing that World War 2 was an actual event, and that the game takes place in varied environments like Europe, Russia and Africa with scenarios based on actual battles that took place in those very different environments. To call the Designer Series collection of historically based scenarios by the greats of wargaming "amateur" really does it a great disservice- I'm thankful that I was able to get a copy and trace my Uncles', Great Uncles', Grandfather's, and Great Grandfather's footsteps in the 5 year war against Fascism in Europe. I would have looked forward to more of the high quality map boards, miniatures, and streamlined yet realistic rules of brutal warfare during 1940-1945 in other theatres. If you have Tide of Iron and appreciate the game as well as the historical nature of it (which is meticulously researched), get this book- it has some fantastic scenarios from Normandy, Bastogne, Holland and North Africa- unfortunately none that take place in Eastern Europe, but "Stalingrad" and "Fury of the Bear" should keep you busy for a while.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandatory accompanying material to core game
*by T***D on July 28, 2021*

Adds innumerable scenarios to the strategy game.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tide of Iron: Designer Series, Vol. 1
- 1A Games Next Wave Days of The Fox Board Game

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