All posts published on 'March 2016'

The Panther vs Sherman Starter Set

Through the pouring rain, you can just make out the smoke billowing from your platoon commander’s tank. You are next in command. As if on cue, the radio buzzes. Corporal Stevens, always the cautious one, wants to retreat and regroup. But you know this is your time to strike. The enemy thinks they’ve got you on the run, got you cornered. It’s time to show them what happens when you poke at the hornet’s nest.

It’s time to lead your men to victory!

TANKS is an easy-to-learn, quick-play, small-scale game, where you take command of a tank platoon, seeking to destroy your opponent’s tanks and secure victory. TANKS is a flexible game with lots of ways to create a finely-tuned army that fits your play style.

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Box Contents
20-page Rulebook • 3 Plastic Tanks (1 Panther, 2 Sherman) • 12 Dice
16 Movement/Destroyed Tokens • 28 Damage Tokens • 4 Objective Tokens • 2 Measuring Arrows
40 Tank Identification Tokens • 2 Cardboard Forests • 4 Cardboard Houses • 22 Tank Cards • 16 Crew Cards
7 Hero Crew Cards • 16 Upgrade Cards • 32 Damage Cards

Models supplied unpainted and require assembly. Glue and paint not included. Contents may vary.

Assembling The German Panther and Jagdpanther

Panther vs Sherman Starter Set

Assembling The American Sherman 75 and Sherman 76

Panther vs Sherman Starter Set

Soviet ISU-152 Tank Expansion

The heavy ISU self-propelled guns weighed almost 50 metric tons and combined three battle roles: assault gun, tank destroyer, and artillery. The ISU- 152 could deliver devastating explosive shells at range while the ISU-122 boasted better armour piercing capabilities.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled ISU tank
1x ISU-152 tank card
1x ISU-122 tank card
1x Hero card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The Soviet ISU-152 and ISU-122

Soviet ISU-152 Tank Expansion

Soviet IS-2 Tank Expansion

Named after the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, the IS series of heavy tanks was designed to help the red army break through enemy positions. Its gun fired heavy high-explosive shells that could destroy enemy tanks, entrenchments, and bunkers alike.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled IS-2 tank
1x IS-2 tank card
1x IS-85 tank card
1x Hero card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The Soviet IS-2 and IS-85

Soviet IS-2 Tank Expansion

Soviet SU-100 Tank Expansion

The SU-85 and SU-100 were built on the excellent T-34 chassis, replacing the turret with a hull mounted gun. These assault guns were nicknamed ‘Cat-killers’ for their ability to knock out heavy German tanks like the Panther and Tiger.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled SU Assault Gun
1x SU-85 tank card
1x SU-100 tank card
1x Hero card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The Soviet SU-100 and SU-85

Soviet SU-100 Tank Expansion

Soviet T-34 Tank Expansion

From it’s first encounters in 1941 the T-34 would become one of the most influential tank designs of the Second World War. The T-34 was continously refined over the years to increase effectiveness and decrease costs, allowing vast numbers to be fielded at once. Eventually, the T-34/85 variant was built to combat the appearance of heavy German tanks.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled T-34 tank
1x T-34 tank card
1x T-34/85 tank card
2x Hero cards
1x Crew card
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The Soviet T-34 and T-35/85

Soviet T-34 Tank Expansion

British Comet Tank Expansion

Based on the Cromwell design, the Comet saw a number of upgrades. A powerful anti-tank gun and extra armour did little to slow the new heavy cruiser down. They reached the front lines late in the war where they helped the Allied forces across the Rhine and into the heart of Germany.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled Comet tank
1x Comet tank card
1x Hero card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The British Comet

British Comet Tank Expansion

British Cromwell Tank Expansion

Fitted with the powerful Meteor engine the Cromwell was classed as a cruiser tank and operated as armoured reconnaissance. As the fastest British tank of the war the Cromwell succeeded in battle by outflanking its sluggish opponents.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled Cromwell tank
1x Cromwell tank card
1x Hero card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The British Cromwell

British Cromwell Tank Expansion

British Sherman Firefly Tank Expansion

It was the British who gave the American-Built Sherman tanks its name, when they started fielding them en masse during World War II. Rolling into combat for the first time in Normandy the Sherman Firefly was the first British tank capable of defeating the heavy German tanks.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled Panther tank
1x Panther tank card
1x Hero Crew card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The British Sherman and the Sherman Firefly

British Sherman Firefly Tank Expansion

German Panther Tank Expansion

Considered one of the best tanks of World War II for its excellent firepower and protection the Panther tank was Germany’s answer to the Soviet T-34. Built on the same chassis, the Jagdpanzer traded the Panther’s turret for extra armour and a much bigger gun.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled tank
1x Panther tank card
1x Jagdpanther tank card
1x Hero Crew card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The German Panther and Jagdpanther

German Panther Tank Expansion

German Panzer IV Tank Expansion

The Panzer IV was the only German tank to remain in production throughout the war. Continuous upgrades to its armour and weapons allowed it to counter new threats as they appeared on any German front.

This pack contains:
1x Unassembled Panzer IV tank
1x Panzer IV tank card
1x Hero card
2x Crew cards
2x Upgrade cards

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Assembling The German Panzer IV

German Panzer IV Tank Expansion

From the monthly archives: March 2016