Close Quarter Battle

“Close Quarter Battle” (CQB) is a modern-era, fast-paced, miniature wargame where highly trained operatives conduct clandestine military operations against enemy forces, such as drug cartels. The game emphasizes tactical, small-unit combat and features a campaign system with narrative storylines and branching mission paths. Players control squads of miniatures, using alternating activations and dice-based combat to resolve actions on a battlefield using various tokens for effects like suppression and wounds.

Game Concept

Modern Setting:

The game is set in a modern era, often focusing on espionage and covert military operations against criminal organizations.
Skirmish-Level Combat:

Players control small fireteams or squads, engaging in intense, close-quarters skirmishes.
Cinematic Action:

The game aims to provide a cinematic, action-packed experience, similar to action movies.

Core Mechanics

Alternating Activation:

Players take turns activating one model at a time to perform actions.
Dice-Based Combat:

Combat resolution involves dice pools where the number of successes is determined by a target number and the model’s training level.
Training Levels:

Models are categorized by training levels, which affect their performance and action options.
Keywords & Status Effects:

Various tokens are used to track conditions like suppression, injuries, out of ammo, and more.

Gameplay Elements

Campaign System:

The game incorporates a narrative campaign where operatives accumulate experience and injuries across multiple missions.
Scenario-Driven:

Missions often revolve around specific objectives, such as destroying a drug lab or disrupting enemy operations.
Branching Paths:

Campaigns can feature branching narratives, with mission outcomes influencing future scenarios.