Combat Infantry: WestFront 1944-45 (2017)

About this game

Game description from the publisher: Combat Infantry, previously known as K.I.S.S. and Courage, is a fast-paced World War II tactical level game that employs wooden blocks. The game system features innovative and interactive rules for Fire Combat, Close Combat, Morale, and Leaders. The game delivers a high level of tactical realism, yet is very playable. In the game, you command a German or American infantry battalion, composed of three infantry companies and a heavy weapons company. Future expansion sets will include British, Soviet, Italian, and Japanese battalions. Unit types include: Leaders Rifle Squads Machine Guns Mortars Anti-Tank Tank The game is not card driven; units are activated by company and platoon leaders. The game includes four geomorphic maps at a scale of 100 meters per hex. Extra maps will be available for separate purchase. Microbadge available:

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.7/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.