Hi Folks - Will H here - Designer for Global War - 2nd edition: I’m really excited about this edition.
First - here is the expanded description:
Global War 1936-1945
Historical Board Gaming is proud to present Global War 2nd Edition� - the ultimate World War II strategic game. We have greatly expanded the scope of the game to broaden the strategic options available to players.
The Rules
There are a lot of rules in Global War -2nd edition but do not be intimidated! Many of them are optional and you are encouraged to select rules that suit the type of play you enjoy. New rules in this expansion include;
(a) Multi-stage ship and facility production
(b) Advanced research development system with 13 technologies.
© Nation-specific victory objectives
(d) New Lend-lease system
(e) Soviet Union as a third alliance
(f) Spanish Civil War
(g) Chinese Civil War
(h) Advanced convoy raiding system with world-wide convoy routes and escorts
(i) New units including airborne infantry, militia, cavalry, mountain infantry, marines, medium bombers, coastal submarines (and more)
(j) Carpet Bombing
(k) Combat Air Patrol
(l) Diplomatic Pacts
(m) Strategic Rail Movement
(n) New facilities: Shipyards, coastal artillery, fortifications (and more)
AND MUCH MORE
New Map
The new map is completely redone with more territories and land features than ever. These include;
(a) Mountains
(b) Rivers
© Baltic-White Sea Canal
(d) Minor power colonies
(e) New nations
(f) Semi-autonomous regions of China
AND MORE
Increased Player Interaction
One of the goals of this game is to be fun and one of the things we consider fun is when players can spend more time interacting. We�ve developed a lot of new ways the Axis, Allies and Comintern players can interact during the game.
(a) Signing pacts (Molotov-Ribbentrop, Chinese Civil War truce etc�)
(b) Granting each other permission to use straits, canals and railways
© Lending money and military equipment
(d) Negotiating victory conditions
(e) Helping opposing sides in Spanish/Chinese civil war
Planned Expansions
We have gone overboard on the number of planned expansions for Global War. We have expansions ready to go. Prior to release of Global we released over 30 3D printed units. We don�t plan on stopping. We have many expansions but here are some of the ones that will be out in the first year:
(a) Advanced Ordnance (several sets)
(b) Spain at War
© United States at War
(d) Fighting Railways
(e) Partisans
(f) Commanders
Okay, now a few things: First, if you want to keep yourself current I do most of the updates on Facebook - so like the page people:
Second, we have so many games coming out and we put them out in order of YOUR input. So go to the HBG site and vote for the ones you want first. Once we get 50 votes we start the production. The more people we get the more awesome it can be. While you are on the site check out the many many 3D units we have - all Global War 2nd edition compatible.
Third, if you have input you would like please don’t hesitate to contact us. We build these games on customer ideas. We also have a boatload of expansions coming. Tell us what you want!
Finally - if you want a discount on Global, preorder it. Its on sale now!
PS = I was not allowed to post links but you can go to Facebook “Global War” and Historical Board Gaming dot com and figure out what you need to vote, preorder, post etc…
Will