Stonne Heights (2007)

About this game

This is an Advanced Tobruk: Tank Battles in North Africa 1940-43 System game that allows players to recreate squad-level action from World War II. This game focuses on the battles in France in 1940. (from the publisher's website:) A new ATS game designed on site by Pedro Ramis, French armor clashes with elite German troops in 1940. Amazing map, unique orders of battle. See Massive Char B1 bis French tanks smash through the gardens of Stonne. Researched locally, using French-language sources. IN EACH GAME YOU GET: - A complete collection of color die-cut counters in 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” sizes, providing the tanks, guns, and men that fought in the battle depicted; - Detailed game maps on heavyweight stock; - The latest edition of the ATS rules of play; - Scenarios and Play Aids printed on separate heavyweight cards; - Two ten-sided dice.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.8/5 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.