Greetings all,
I'm 61 years old and grew up playing Avalon Hill WWII board games. I am trying to find an approachable game and a comparable game from Slitherine/Matrix. I have played games like Order of Battle, Panzer Corps 2, Commander: The Great War, Unity of Command, Hearts of Iron IV, and they are all great.
I bought several games in the Strategic Command series but am struggling with them. I've watch a few YouTube videos as well to help.
Any recommendations?
Thanks
Easy WWII Game Recommendation
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Easy WWII Game Recommendation
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Re: Easy WWII Game Recommendation
Memoir' 44, scheduled for release in 2027 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qU7wzMhhT4
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edb1815
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Re: Easy WWII Game Recommendation
I would recommend Valor and Victory (Matrix). I believe it is a boardgame adaptation and plays like one.
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Thanks!Athos1660 wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2026 2:20 pm Memoir' 44, scheduled for release in 2027 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qU7wzMhhT4
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Thanks!edb1815 wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:52 pm I would recommend Valor and Victory (Matrix). I believe it is a boardgame adaptation and plays like one.
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Re: Easy WWII Game Recommendation
The very first iteration of the game called Strategic Command might be something to look into.
It was the game that was so successful that it generated all the rest.
Likely cheap as dirt now. Sort of like a Strategic Command with training wheels
I am guessing you wish to stick with grand strategy as the scale of game you like down to operational level.
It was the game that was so successful that it generated all the rest.
Likely cheap as dirt now. Sort of like a Strategic Command with training wheels
I am guessing you wish to stick with grand strategy as the scale of game you like down to operational level.
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Re: Easy WWII Game Recommendation
Thanks!MrsWargamer wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 10:19 pm The very first iteration of the game called Strategic Command might be something to look into.
It was the game that was so successful that it generated all the rest.
Likely cheap as dirt now. Sort of like a Strategic Command with training wheels
I am guessing you wish to stick with grand strategy as the scale of game you like down to operational level.
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