Bells of War: Conquest Series (1997)

About this game

WWII European theater conquest game. Modeled closely on the Axis and Allies system with 3 levels of complexity. The first level being slightly more complex the Axis and Allies. Adding more units types, rules and complexity all the way up to level 3. Key variations from Axis and Allies include many more unit types, rail movement, Petroleum Production, neutral armies and military leaders.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 7.
• Rules load. At 5.0/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.