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Flames of War (4th ed.)

Author: Phil Yates

Published: 2019, Battlefront Miniatures

Price: $25 hard back

Length: 117 pgs

Genre: World War 2

​Scale: Tactical, Tournament

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Dave's
Score

83

"It's a GAME, not a simulation, and I think Battlefront has done a great job accomplishing what they set out to do."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 7 of 10
​Support: 9 of 10

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Miles'
Score

72

"The game-play is quite a bit easier in this version than past versions. They've done a great job streamlining play."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10
Mechanics: 7 of 10
Historical Flavor: 6 of 10
​Support: 9 of 10

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Greg's Score

64

"As a tabletop game, it's damn fun. As a historical WW2 simulation, it's paper-thin window dressing."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10
Mechanics: 7 of 10
Historical Flavor: 3 of 10
​Support: 10 of 10

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Keith's Score

63

"There are major issues with incompatibility of ground scale and forces that lead to tank parking lots, etc. But FOW is simple enough if you don't want to think too much."
Presentation: 10 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10
Mechanics: 5 of 10
Historical Flavor: 4 of 10
​Support: 9 of 10

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Ed's Score

60

"An exciting, fun introductory GAME that undoubtedly swelled the ranks of historical gamers, FOW fails to deliver the convincing portrayal of WW2 ground combat I'm looking for."
Presentation: 10 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 4 of 10
Historical Flavor: 3 of 10
​Support: 10 of 10

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Josh's Score

51

"One of my least favorite rule sets for WW2. A beautifully laid out book and great support, but playing the rules as designed creates a 'park lot effect' on the table--too many vehicles and not enough room to maneuver."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 4 of 10
Mechanics: 5 of 10
Historical Flavor: 3 of 10
​Support: 9 of 10

Club Consensus
66 = "Give it a Shot"


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