Battlegroup: Rule Book (2013)

About this game

From the back of the book: Battlegroup is a set of tabletop wargame rules for recreating the battles of World War II, with 20mm or 15mm miniatures. This is a core rulebook, detailing how to play the game, including such basic rules as Command and Control, Movement, Firing and Morale. Command and Control: The rules use a system of Orders, putting difficult tactical decision making in the centre of the game. Firing: A unique 'two-tier' system for firing involves Area fire and Aimed Fire, in which pinning enemy units can be as important as destroying them. Morale: The innovative Battle Rating counters system means no two game will ever play the same. To play you will also need a collection of wargames miniatures, a wargames table, an opponent and one of the Battlegroup Theatre supplements, which provide all the detail, army lists and character of specific battlefields and periods of war.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 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.