Verdict! Storming the Gap + Solo Assistant (World at War 85)

The verdict is in! This is an overview and review of Storming the Gap, the first game in the World at War 85 series. I also show off and explain the Solo Assistant which works with both the World at War 85 and Nations at War series.

Storming the Gap is a hex and counter platoon-level wargame. Set in alternate history 1985, World War 3 breaks out when the Warsaw Pact armies storm across the border of East Germany in a powerful attempt to seize West Germany and the whole of Free Europe. The WaW 85 system relies on card draw to activate random Formations, meaning you never know which side is going to get to act. The combat system involves die rolls by both attacking units and defending units, which keeps both players engaged throughout the game. Die rolls are compared and hits are applied quickly, as all the information you need to fight your units is on the counters. No combat results table is necessary. The initiative, formation activation, random turn length, close air support and air cover are all integrated smoothly.

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The game on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2...

The World at War '85 Series on the publisher's website: https://store.lnlpublishing.com/world...

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0:00 Introduction
1:39 Overview
13:00 Pros & Cons
21:13 Final Thoughts