- Forgotten Legions, Designer Signature Edition (Compass Games Preorder)
Forgotten Legions, Designer Signature Edition, marks the return of not just one, but two wargaming classics by Vance von Borries: Drive on Damascus and Bloody Keren, both now published together for the first time in the same package and with the same basic rules set. They have been re-mastered and updated into all-new, super-sized editions. These were well regarded by many as balanced and thoughtful games. They cover fascinating, almost forgotten conflicts that would guide the course of WW II in the Mediterranean Theater. Forgotten Legions is yet another Classic Reborn by Compass Games! [Forum]
- A Pragmatic War: The War of the Austrian Succession, 1741-1748 (Compass Games Preorder)
a two-player, card-driven game simulating the War of the Austrian Succession. One player represents the Austrian interest and the other player represents the challengers to the Austrians, the Bavarian rival for the Imperial title, Charles Albert and his supporters. This game continues the series pioneered and excellently portrayed by Don Herndon’s No Peace Without Spain! and expanded upon by Nine Years: War of the Grand Alliance 1688-1697. The basic NPWS system is ported to APW but expanded and adapted to model the campaign. [Forum]
- The Late Unpleasantness: Two Campaigns to take Richmond (Compass Games Preorder)
covers the two major attempts to capture the Confederate Capital City. Gates of Richmond covers the Seven Days Battles with Robert E Lee facing down George McClellan. If It Takes All Summer is Ulysses S. Grant’s overland campaign of 1864, which added the names of Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse and Cold Harbor to Civil War history. Each game can be picked up and learned in under 30 minutes, and played entirely through in 4 hours or less. The cards, leaders and Wilderness/Magruder tables add a level of chrome and history to the games without making them difficult. Combined with the hidden strengths and dummy counters, no two games are ever the same. [Forum]
- Empires and Alliances: World War One Across Europe (new from Compass Games)
a strategic level simulation of the First World War by game designer, Rob Beyma. This is a completely NEW game that shares some similarities with his classic Avalon Hill game, Guns of August, and aims to be a big improvement over that original, classic game. This is a breathtaking game in both size and scope, featuring four maps and four countersheets that you won't want to miss! You can enjoy playing one-year scenarios in a single evening or the entire campaign game over a weekend. [Forum]
- Paper Wars, Issue 79: Thunderbirds at War Review [video]
- The Lamps Are Going Out Review [video]
- Lion of Judah: The War for Ethiopia, 1935-1941 Replay
- Interview with Gregory M. Smith
- South China Sea Replay
- South China Sea Review
- Red Star/White Eagle, Designer Signature Edition (new from Compass Games)
This Designer Signature Edition game marks the return of a true wargaming classic by David Williams, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, supersized edition. Celebrated by many as one of the finest and often sought-after game titles ever produced by Game Designers’ Workshop (GDW, 1979) on a fascinating, almost forgotten conflict that would largely determine the course of European history for the next twenty years or more. Red Star/White Eagle is yet another Classic Reborn! by Compass. [Forum]
- Battle of Belmont Replay
- South China Sea Play Tutorial [video]
- Uli Blennemann joins Compass Games, LLC. as Brand Manager Board Games
- The War: Europe 1939-1945 Expansion Kit (new from Compass Games)
The War: Europe 1939-1945 Expansion Kit features twelve new scenarios, including alternative history scenarios for the popular strategic level game, The War: Europe 1939-1945. Ownership of this game is required for this new expansion release. A 38-page optional rule book introduces many new concepts. Two new counter sheets allows players to operationalize the new scenarios, optional rules and variants. This Expansion offers a whole new set of exciting and challenging “what if’s” that you don't want to miss! [Forum]
- Compass Games Expo 2018 Registration Open
- Absolute Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945 Replay
- Lion of Judah (new from Compass Games)
Lion of Judah: The War for Ethiopia, 1935-1941 is a two-player wargame simulating two campaigns located in the Horn of Africa - Italy vs. Ethiopia in 1935-1936, and the British Commonwealth and Ethiopia vs. Italy in 1940-1941). The scenarios all use a common rule set combined with scenario-specific rules. Regular units are mostly divisions, brigades and regiments, while irregular units include warrior levies and tribal bands. Armor, transports, air power, and headquarters (which represent corps-level artillery assets, engineers, and administrative and command centers) are also represented. Game design by Javier Romero. [Forum]
- Nightfighter Ace: Air Defense Over Germany, 1943-44 (Compass Games Preorder)
Nightfighter Ace is a solitaire, tactical level game which places you in command of a German Nightfighter during World War II. Each turn consists of several days, during which a combat mission will be flown from one of many bases in Europe, attempting to intercept incoming British Bombers. Nightfighter Ace is based on the popular, action-packed Hunters game system by Gregory M. Smith with a strong narrative around the pilot as you look to increase your prestige, earn skills, and rise in rank through promotion and receive awards. [Forum]
- Bunker Hill Review [video]