The image shows an old, worn board game box titled "TACTICS II" with a picture of a tank and text promoting the game as a realistic army group war game by Avalon Hill, suitable for adults and children 12 years and up. The Avalon Hill Company logo is visible at the bottom left.
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Tactics II (1958)

ByMichail

Tactics II

Tactics II is a wargame designed by Charles S. Roberts and published by the Avalon Hill game company in 1958, with re-releases in 1961 and 1972. It is a direct descendant of the original board wargame, Tactics, published in 1954. The game was initially published to cater to the growing interest in wargaming, which began in the 1950s.

Why is Tactics II Popular?

Tactics II is significant because it is considered the first modern board wargame. Although Fred Jane published his How to Play the Naval War Game in 1898 and H.G. Wells published his rules Little Wars in 1913, these were for miniatures. Tactics and its sequel, Tactics II, signaled the birth of modern board wargaming for the commercial market. The game is popular due to its historical significance and its influence on the development of the board wargame industry.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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