Cover art for Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's

Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's

1984 · BGG
Avg rating
6.84
Bayes rating
5.59
Weight
3.52 (Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
12 hr
Ratings count
178

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Description

Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's, is the second Assault Series Tactical level board-wargame. It could be played as a stand alone game, or in combination with the other games/modules in the series. Boots & Saddles added rules for helicopters and air defense weapons. The game uses 250 meter hexes, 5 minute turns, and platoon/section sized units. "In order to simulate the modern battlefield on a tactical level, a game must cover both hardware and the human element in detail. Assault includes all the latest technology from Chobham armor to Copperhead, as well as simple but realistic command control and morale rules." Game Content: Three countersheets (480 5/8" counters) Two 17 x 22" maps (Assault Series Maps C & D) One 6 page additional rules booklet One 16 page series rulebook Two 4 page scenario booklets One 4 page Briefing Folder Eleven player aid charts One Decimal Dice One Erratas Sheet

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling Resource & economic management
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Tile, map & route building

Game type

Wargame Campaign / legacy game Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict Business, building & transportation

Publishers

Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games) Hobby Japan

Designers

Frank Chadwick