{"title":"Richard Borg","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"commands-colors-napoleonics","title":"Commands \u0026 Colors: Napoleonics","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommands \u0026amp; Colors Napoleonics is a war game based on the Commands \u0026amp; Colors (C\u0026amp;C) game system designed by Richard Borg.The system is recognisable for utilising battle dice and a shared deck of command cards. The battle dice enable combat to be resolved efficiently. The command cards form the game engine, driving movement and providing orders for Units. They also serve to create a fog of war effect which add to the realism. Games utilising the C\u0026amp;C system also have a game board that is a hex grid. This grid is divided into three sections: Left flank, Centre, and Right flank. Napoleonics overlays this system with game concepts inspired by the era in which it is set. Aside from providing new challenges to veteran players, it adds historical depth to the game. This creates compelling gameplay that succeeds in simulating Napoleonic warfare. The base game focuses on confratations between Napoleons Forces and those of Great Britain. The focus here is on confrontations between The First French Empire and Great Britain. Fifteen scenarios are included, showcasing engagements from Rolica in August 1808 to Waterloo in June 1815.The game comes with eight Battle dice and 70 Command cards, which will drive movement and combat. There are also 56 double sided terrain tiles which players will use to enhance the battlefield.Units are represented by 340 wooden blocks, to which illustrated stickers can be attached. There are three types of block included: Small squares (193) for Infantry, bigger squares (87) for Cavalry and rectangular blocks (60) for Artillery and Leaders. Blocks representing French units are Dark Blue, those representing British units are Red and Portuguese units are Brown. Player Count: 2+Time: Depending on format: 60+ minutesAge: 14+\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"GMT Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56050151686522,"sku":"ZBG-GMT1014","price":70.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9970\/8282\/files\/Commands-Colors-Napoleonics.jpg?v=1760985044"},{"product_id":"memoir-44","title":"Memoir '44 Refresh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:fl-builder\/layout --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemoir '44, suitable for two players (but easily expanded to allow team-play), sees you transported back in history to the time of the Second World War. You will take command of either the Axis or Allied army, fighting through stylised battles themed around actual historical battles, such as Pegasus Bridge, Omaha Beach and Operation Cobra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 15 different scenarios, each map is laid out using the double-sided game board along with various terrain hexes to simulate the combat area that these armies had to contend with back in WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemoir '44, from Days of Wonder, has players utilising a deck of cards, with each player having a hand cards which they can use to command their respective armies and deploy their troops. The Command and Tactic cards all have unique uses and skills that can be used by the players, from flanking the enemy, to dropping in paratroopers and calling on the artillery to rain down on an enemy position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach move must be considered and it is up to the players whether go on the offensive, and aim to clear out the enemy units, or take a more defensive approach, using the terrain and obstacles to their advantage. Memoir 44 encourages players to employ elaborate strategies to outwit their opponents, while also attempting to gain ground and overcome the enemy force. Each unit is signified by a small plastic figurine and units vary from foot soldiers to tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player must also contend with barbed wire and sandbags, something that can allow units to take shelter and hunker down, making the opponent's life very difficult indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemoir '44 really allows players to engage with these historical battles and operations that took place during World War Two and it does a good job of replicating this. If you are after a historical game with combat at its heart, then this game is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.board-game.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Memoir_44_rules.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMemoir '44 Rulebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:fl-builder\/layout --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Days of Wonder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56050200084858,"sku":"ZBG-DOW7301","price":46.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9970\/8282\/files\/ZBG-DOW7301.jpg?v=1760985261"}],"url":"https:\/\/zatu.com\/en-fr\/collections\/richard-borg.oembed","provider":"Zatu Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}