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Year
2012
Players
2
Age
14+
Playtime
120 min
Complexity
3.5/5
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Description
Tactical World War II hex and counter wargame of small unit engagements on the Eastern Front 1941-42
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Zilla Blitz Other at 20:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Highly Positive (based on community reception)
Pros
- Praised for balancing playability and complexity
- Beautiful graphics and counters
- Large number of games and expansions
- Highly regarded within the WWII tactical combat system genre
- Reprinting making it available again
Cons
- Host has not played it yet
Thematic elements
- Tactical Combat
- World War II
- Historical
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tactical combat — A tactical combat system.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- a game that covers the the Battle of alera in the peninsula War down in Iberia Napoleonic ERA this is a a compl reimagining of their first version
- this is kind of a Euro war game hybrid with a very interesting historical theme set in the uh in 5554 BC you play as one of the three client kingdoms either the regnes the brigantes or the ieni who are fighting control fighting for control of Britain
- if you're not familiar with old school tactical it feels like every time I show a video of any kind of tactical combat system on the channel there's always at least three or four comments about people that say hey have you tried old school tactical what do you think about old school tactical
- steel wolves and German Fleet boats so this is Silent War their award-winning game about sub about the entire submarine campaign in World War II in the Pacific takes that system to the Atlantic and you play as ubot commander
- another game that's instant excitement combat volume 4 Eastern Front
- three days of Gettysburg deluxe edition taking us all the way back to GMT games
- this is really going to be the definitive edition of this classic game which has been around first published in 1995
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Zilla Blitz Other at 3:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun and fast to learn
- Doesn't sacrifice realism
- Meaty World War II tactical combat feel
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Tactical combat
- World War II
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tactical systems — Learning tactical systems for World War II has always been a hill to climb, but this one is fun and fast to learn.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Got it. Off the line. Another man-to-man combat game. Each counter is a single man, just like in combat 3, but uh combat is a solo game. This is uh it's got solo guidance for it, but it's designed as a two-player game, although it's I think it's going to be very solo friendly.
- I feel like that sort of it's easy for me to sit down when I've got 20 minutes and just cruise through my phone and look at social media, but instead I can play a whole game. And so I think these games offer me an opportunity to do something more interesting than Doomcroll
- when talk about companies that have high production values with their stuff, I mean, of course, we've got the big ones, you know, GMT, Compass Games, and things. Worthington Publishing is right up there with Bua Sims in terms of the quality of their content. The boxes are good, the counters are good, materials are good, the cards are all vinyl. I mean, just really they don't they they make good stuff, too, which is always really nice to see some durability.
- It's going to be something different, right? I mean, it's always good to throw different things in the channel. Something a little bit different, but I think there's enough overlap with it with Wargaming that and and I know there's a lot of football fans on the channel as well.
- 49% no, 51% yes. So roughly 50% half of the people watching this video play miniatures wargaming as well as tabletop board gaming or or play and don't play anything else which was I thought it's more than I thought.
- Miniatures games for me represent the extension of a childhood hobby of mine, which was building and painting model airplane kits. Totally can see that. So you're building the miniatures, painting the miniatures, playing the games. These can all go together into one big hobby.
- The other thing would be PC Hex Encounters kind of like we did with the Panzer Core 2. The nice thing about that is that it's very easy to play in a live stream format because the rules are all managed for you in the background.
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Zilla Blitz Other at 25:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Large, beautiful maps.
- Big counters.
- Nice production values.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Got it. Off the line. Another man-to-man combat game. Each counter is a single man, just like in combat 3, but uh combat is a solo game. This is uh it's got solo guidance for it, but it's designed as a two-player game, although it's I think it's going to be very solo friendly.
- I feel like that sort of it's easy for me to sit down when I've got 20 minutes and just cruise through my phone and look at social media, but instead I can play a whole game. And so I think these games offer me an opportunity to do something more interesting than Doomcroll
- when talk about companies that have high production values with their stuff, I mean, of course, we've got the big ones, you know, GMT, Compass Games, and things. Worthington Publishing is right up there with Bua Sims in terms of the quality of their content. The boxes are good, the counters are good, materials are good, the cards are all vinyl. I mean, just really they don't they they make good stuff, too, which is always really nice to see some durability.
- It's going to be something different, right? I mean, it's always good to throw different things in the channel. Something a little bit different, but I think there's enough overlap with it with Wargaming that and and I know there's a lot of football fans on the channel as well.
- 49% no, 51% yes. So roughly 50% half of the people watching this video play miniatures wargaming as well as tabletop board gaming or or play and don't play anything else which was I thought it's more than I thought.
- Miniatures games for me represent the extension of a childhood hobby of mine, which was building and painting model airplane kits. Totally can see that. So you're building the miniatures, painting the miniatures, playing the games. These can all go together into one big hobby.
- The other thing would be PC Hex Encounters kind of like we did with the Panzer Core 2. The nice thing about that is that it's very easy to play in a live stream format because the rules are all managed for you in the background.
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Zilla Blitz Top List at 12:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Very Positive
Pros
- Accessible for a complex system
- Spins great narrative
- Flows fast
- Action feels like tactical combat
- Created great stories and experiences
- Enjoyed every time it was played
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Tactical combat
- World War II
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tactical combat system — A system designed for World War II tactical combat.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- My criteria for this particular list is enjoyment. The games that pulled me in and captured my attention, had some sort of an emotional rush, or just created great memories.
- Gettsburg, A Time for Heroes from Worthington Publishing, a fantastic Gettysburg game.
- Old School Tactical Volume 5. If by the way, if you are curious about this one, there are four volumes before this. They're all, I imagine, very good, but this has just been my experience with the system so far.
- Combat Commander is number three on the list, and it might be one of the games I'm most excited to continue playing in 2026.
- This game, I I think part of the reason why I liked it so high and why I put it so high is that it has opened up my eyes to the potential of the Cold War Modern Combat series and families of games, which to be fair, I haven't really explored yet.
- I could probably rank these games in almost any order and be happy with it. So, I wouldn't take the rankings of the games so seriously.
- Traces of Victory. Uh my top game for 2025 and just I can't say more about this game. You should check it out if you like operational World War II level combat games.
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Zilla Blitz Top List at 19:25 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Highly positive
Pros
- Ideal balance between rule set and gameplay
- Fastest tactical combat system
- Intuitive and easy to learn
- Hits the sweet spot between playability and complexity
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Tactical Combat
- World War II
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tactical combat — World War II Tactical Combat.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This looks like it could be a fastplaying, light, fun game about flying B7 flying fortresses in World War II.
- This looks like it takes a game that is incredibly highly regarded in its earlier editions, rethinks it, reimagines it, adds a lot of gameplay, redesigns it, and publishes as publishes it as a designer edition.
- It is so creative and since the last time I've looked at it, I've noticed they've added bot logic cards and its soliter rating is a full high.
- I think what is almost an ideal balance between
- This could be the greatest game ever if it works, right? Who knows? But I can't wait to try it. Lightning Strikes from Compass Games.
- I think this could be one of the best war games of all time.
- My number one most anticipated game for 2026. specific chase.
- Pacific Chase air naval combat in World War II.
- My number one game for 2026, Pacific Chase from GMT Games.
- So, there we have it. my top 30 most anticipated war games for 2026.
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Zilla Blitz Other at 5:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great balance between complexity, tactical accuracy, fun, and playability.
- Great addition to the series.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Tactical combat
- World War II
Comparison games
- Old School Tactical Volume 2
- Old School Tactical Volume 3
- Old School Tactical Pacific
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tactical combat — A World War II tactical combat series.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a State of Siege game where you play as a solo player essentially.
- This looks extremely juicy. If you like soliter games, if you like tactical combat, I think this one's going to be a lot of fun to play.
- This looks like for fans of Japanese history and if you like multiplayer games that are going to give you a grand strategic experience, this like this one looks like it could be a lot of fun.
- This is an outstanding series.
- Halls of Haggar was fishly hard to win, but a fantastic gameplay experience and was very well regarded. This looks like the same type of experience, but another theme, another gameplay element, and more good work from Tom Games.
- Why am I interested in this game? Well, I was reading a book about Greek history, per Greek and Persian history a while ago, and there wasn't I realized there wasn't really a lot of games that focused specifically on naval combat in the ancient era, the era of triams and all the different reams here.
- Combat Commander Adversary solves one of the weaknesses in the game and that given the card-based nature of the play of Combat Commander, it's not a game that is very amenable at all to solitire play.
- This is a dream come true. This looks really fun to be able to play Combat Commander Solitaire and have a a smart and and savvy opponent to go against.
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Zilla Blitz Other at 14:59 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Really like the old school tactical system
- Sweet blend between complexity and accessibility
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- France, 1940
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tactical combat — Host refers to it as a tactical system.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is looking really, really good. Very interesting topic and a very creative design.
- Baggie games are always fun, too, because they come in my mailbox rather than at my front door. So when they arrive, you're like, "Oh, it's a magazine." And then you open up saying, "Oh, it's a game."
- So, it's the flip side of Silent Victory with all of the implications and fun of that.
- This is a tactical combat game, fantas fantasy combat game set in Greek mythology.
- 46% of viewers said yes to this question.
- I figured most people wouldn't have space. Most people wouldn't have the time and most people Yeah.
- I feel like I'm not in the Grognard club until I do one of these experiences.
- Especially now that half of us have done this, I feel left out.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 20:50 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Praise for balance of complexity and play speed
- Strong tactical feel with accessible depth
Cons
- Nostalgia-dependent; not for everyone
- Learning curve for newer players
Thematic elements
- Old-school tactical wargaming revival with a modern reprint
- World War II tactical combat
- Historical tactical realism with streamlined rules
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven/tactical system — Classic tactical flow with strong emphasis on maneuver and timing.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we are but specks of sand on the beach of YouTube
- 20,000 subscribers, that's not teeny anymore
- This might be the longest monthly update
- I would invite you to join in if you've got the game and haven't played it yet
- Empire of the Sun and get there. That is my side quest for the summer
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Zilla Blitz Playthrough at 0:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible learning curve for a WWII tactical system, enabling rapid entry and experimentation
- Rules are organized with a clear sequence of play and a comprehensive appendix
- Vehicle combat, infantry combat, and terrain interactions feel cohesive and satisfying
- The design focuses on essential tactical elements, delivering depth without unnecessary complexity
Cons
- Edge-case questions arose during play, indicating some fuzzy interpretations in the rules
- Some rule interactions require careful interpretation and may benefit from additional clarifications
- Early playthroughs reveal a reliance on player judgment for certain ambiguous situations
Thematic elements
- Combined arms tactical combat with infantry, armor, and terrain effects
- World War II tactical engagements, May 1940, Belgium/France theater
- Scenario-based operational skirmish game focusing on maneuver, firepower, and initiative
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combat: Damage Based — Vehicle engagements use range-based hit thresholds, attack and defense values from vehicle cards, and a vehicular combat table to determine hits and damage, including effects like shaken or broken crews.
- Fire and movement sequencing — Players decide when to shoot or maneuver within the impulse framework, including opportunity fire or preemptive shots to shape melee opportunities.
- Impulse/turn-based action economy — Turns are segmented into impulses with a defined number of actions per side that are allocated each phase; initiative determines who acts first.
- Leadership and modifiers — Leaders provide bonuses to die rolls; terrain, range, and adjacency modifiers affect attack/defense values, introducing decision points about positioning and focus fire.
- Line of Sight — Hedges and hedgerows (bokeage) impede movement and can block line of sight; entering or traversing such terrain modifies firing and movement, shaping flank opportunities and cover.
- Line of sight and terrain (bokeage hedge) — Hedges and hedgerows (bokeage) impede movement and can block line of sight; entering or traversing such terrain modifies firing and movement, shaping flank opportunities and cover.
- Melee combat resolution — When units close, melee resolves with aggregated attack/defense values, modifiers, and gut checks to determine casualties, shaken, or broken outcomes, resolved simultaneously.
- Rally and status effects — Units can be shaken or broken; rally attempts restore status at the cost of impulse points, with success thresholds varying by unit status and leadership modifiers.
- Reinforcement phase — On predetermined turns, reinforcements enter from map edges via a dice-based roll, influencing enemy pressure and threat dynamics.
- Vehicular combat resolution — Vehicle engagements use range-based hit thresholds, attack and defense values from vehicle cards, and a vehicular combat table to determine hits and damage, including effects like shaken or broken crews.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is the easiest World War II tactical combat system I've learned.
- 10 hours in, enthusiastic thumbs up.
- If you're looking for an easy-to-learn tactical combat system that feels like World War II tactical combat, you might want to check out one of the games in this series.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 21:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- accessible, immediately playable
- Afghanistan, modern tactical
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I cannot wait for Pacific Chase.
- This is part of his recon series.
- If SD Histcon is probably two-thirds historical games and maybe one-third other games, Circle DC is probably half and half.
- Thank you to everybody who supports the channel.
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