The Games of War: A Treasury of Rules for Battles with Toy Soldiers, Ships and Planes (2007)

About this game

From the back cover: "This book has it all, from gladiatorial combat to space warfare. Test your skills and luck as you re-fight famous battles or explore the world of "what ifs." This book contains many simple rule sets for playing wargames with toys outlined in seven chapters: 1. Getting Started 2. Ancients and the Middle Ages 3. The Horse and Musket Era 4. 20th Century Land War 5. Sky Warriors 6. Naval Wargames 7. Miscellaneous Rules

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 8. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.7/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.