240px, Tactics II ''Tactics II'' is a

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game company in 1958 and then re-released again in 1961 and 1972. This was the second game produced by Roberts following the success of his first game, ''

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''.

Publication history

Charles S. Roberts formed gaming company

in 1958 to publish ''Tactics II'' (1958). ''Tactics II'' is a revised version of ''

'' published by Avalon Hill in 1958, then reissued in 1961 and 1973. In 1972, the game was discontinued due to rising costs, but was redesigned in 1973 with less costly components and used as a loss leader as it was an introductory wargame. In 1983, Avalon Hill released a 25th anniversary edition of the original ''Tactics'', although with a different (new) map.

Gameplay

It is nearly identical to ''Tactics'' in all respects, albeit with a slightly revised map and more detailed unit counters.

Reception

In his 1977 book '' The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming'', Nicholas Palmer called ''Tactics II'' a "Respectable but dull abstract introductory game ..readers of this book looking for an easy starting game would probably enjoy a simulation of an actual battle more." In the 1980 book '' The Complete Book of Wargames'', game designer Jon Freeman dismissed the then-22-year-old ''Tactics II'' as unplayable, saying, "Aside from its historical importance, this game has no redeeming qualities. ..Against an even vaguely competent opponent, he gamecan't be won. The eographycombines to produce an inevitable stalemate directly across the center of the board." Freeman concluded by giving the game an Overall Evaluation of "Poor", saying, "''Tactics II'' is overdue for retirement."

Reviews

* '' The Playboy Winner's Guide to Board Games'' * The Star Press

References

External links

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Tactics II (1963 version)
{{Italic title Avalon Hill games Board games introduced in 1958 Board wargames Charles S. Roberts games