V for Victory

V for Victory World War II tabletop skirmish wargame focused on tactical platoon-level combat. It emphasizes squad cohesion, morale management, and command, using unique card-driven activation and dice-based combat on a 120cm x 120cm board.

Key Features and Mechanics:

• Scale & Setup: Designed for 28mm figures, but adaptable; requires roughly 30 figures, support weapons, and vehicles per side.
• Activation System: Players use 7 cards per turn with initiative values (1-7), allowing for varied, tactical activations.
• Combat & Movement: Features “sticks” of varying lengths for movement and direct, dice-based shooting.
• Unique Mechanics: Includes rules for “Ambush” reactions and specific, once-per-turn special abilities for nations.
• Forces & Scope: Covers 1944-45, including American, British, German, and Soviet forces, plus Resistance/Partisans.
• Scenarios: Includes ten standard scenarios and one four-player team scenario.

The game aims for a balance between ease of play and deep tactical decision-making, focusing heavily on maintaining platoon morale under fire.