Cover art for Old School Tactical: Volume 5 – Battle for France 1940

Old School Tactical: Volume 5 – Battle for France 1940

2026 · BGG
Avg rating
8.84
Bayes rating
0.00
Weight
2.00 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
5 hr
Ratings count
19

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Description

Old School Tactical: Battle for France 1940 is a tactical boardgame that puts you in command during one of World War II's most pivotal early campaigns. Fast, deadly and unforgiving, it captures the chaos of blitzkrieg warfare as German forces surge through France and the Low Countries. Players control squads, tanks and support units across richly detailed maps, making split-second decisions that echo the real challenges of small-unit combat. From desperate rearguard actions to armored spearheads, every scenario is a test of strategy, timing, and nerve.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Action selection / worker placement Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling

Game type

Wargame Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Flying Pig Games

Designers

Shayne Logan