{"product_id":"fortress-europa","title":"Fortress Europa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-condensed panel-expandable ng-isolate-scope expandable full\" gk-expandable-geekitem=\"description\" expandable-height=\"300px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-envelope\" ng-style=\"{maxHeight:expandablectrl.maxHeight}\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-body\" ng-transclude=\"\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"game-description-body ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv ng-bind-html=\"geekitemctrl.wikitext|to_trusted\" class=\"ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortress Europa, Designer Signature Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, marks the return of a true wargaming classic by John Edwards, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, supersized edition. Celebrated by many as the successor to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Russian Campaign,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis two-player game recreates the Allied campaign in Western Europe from D-Day to March 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eFortress Europa \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatures a super-sized map and counters and is yet another Classic Reborn! by Compass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe time is: June 1944\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over two years, the Allies have been gathering their forces in England, preparing the final plan and its execution. Over three million men have been assembled in England and Africa. The Allied Strategic Air Forces relentlessly strike at railroads, road networks, bridges, and industrial complexes in Germany, France, Belgium, and Holland, attempting to soften up the German defense and stow German production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe target is Hitler's Fortress Europa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Germans have a million and a half men to protect the Atlantic coast of Holland, Belgium, and France, as well as the Mediterranean coast of France. Believing the war will be won on the beaches, they have fortified much of the coast with mines, bunkers, barbed wire, flooded areas, and weapon positions: The Atlantic Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFortress Europa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecreates this epic struggle during the Allied campaign in Western Europe from D-Day to March 1945. The Allied player must select an invasion site and make a successful landing, breakout of the beachhead, drive across France, and push deep into Germany. The Ger­man player must prevent the Allied invasion or else con­duct an orderly withdrawal across France, constantly delaying the Allies, and then counterattacking in lhe winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Designer Signature edition of the classic John Edwards game includes super-sized components; larger game map and 5\/8\" counters. Some of the enhancements made in this edition include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Super-sized components feature 5\/8” counters and two game maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• All artwork and info updated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Unit counter artwork embellished to include reduced strength, optional air units, and additional utility markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Charts and Tables available on the game map and on separate player aid cards for convenient referencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Re-designed and enhanced player aid cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Enhanced ergonomics are built into the set up and reinforcement charts (with helpful game play reminders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Revised Sudden Death Victory Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• All new Invasion Sequence Chart to facilitate game play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Rules presentation honors the acclaimed TAHGC edition with formatting improvements and a more formulized Sequence of Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• All errata from TAHGC edition have been incorporated into the rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Minor rules adjustments; no major changes to the Standard Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Revised and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eexpanded\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoptional rules based on extensive playtesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Updated scenarios with fine-tuning to maximize play balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplexity: 6 out of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolitaire Suitability: 7 out of 10 (no hidden units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime Scale: one week per turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Scale: 25 miles per hex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Scale: divisions, brigades, regiments, and battalions. Abstract naval and air units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers: one to two, best with two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Time: 2-4 hours for scenarios, 8+ hours for campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo maps (43 x 34\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree countersheets (5\/8\" size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRules booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Player Aid Cards, 2-sided (duplicates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne German Player Aid Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Allied Player Aid Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Aircraft Mission Chart, 2-sided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne German Initial Game Set-up Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo German Arrival Schedule Displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne German Battle of the Bulge Order of Battle Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Allied Initial Game Set-up Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Allied Arrival Schedule Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Allied Battle of the Bulge Order of Battle Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo, six-sided dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox and Lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: John Edwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloper: Randy Heller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Bruce Yearian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Design: Bruce Yearian and Brien Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Director: John Kranz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Compass Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29868667011151,"sku":"COM1084","price":86.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/9101\/products\/pic4773378.png?v=1569305886","url":"https:\/\/leisuregames.live\/products\/fortress-europa","provider":"Leisure Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}