Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII (2004)

About this game

Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers is a WWII platoon-level skirmish miniatures wargame. Each model represents one soldier or vehicle. The game rules are easy to learn and attempt to limit charts as much as possible. Most rules have an 'intuitive' feel to them, making the game flow smoothly and quickly. Players alternate unit activation. Each unit may move and shoot (and close assault) with shooting ability being tied directly to distance moved. Guns and vehicles must acquire their targets before they are able to shoot. The game tends to be fast and bloody.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.1/5 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.