Alpha Omega (1977)

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Designer	Sean Hayes J. Stephen Peek
Artist	Mike Williford
Publisher	Avalon Hill Battleline
Year Published	1977
# of Players	2 − 3
User Suggested # of Players	Best with 2 players Recommended with 2 players (4 voters) [poll]
Playing Time	120 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages	12 and up
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Mechanic	Action Point Allowance System Hex-and-Counter
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Originally published by Battle Line. Moderately complex ship-to-ship combat.

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from "The Avalon Hill General Index and Company History, 1952-1980"

Alpha Omega (1979)
Avalon Hill revised existing published design (Battleline)
Designed by Steve Peek
Development by Sean Hayes

AH revisions will be limited to minor rule clarifications and box art.

An article entitled "Alpha Omega — corrections & revisions" appeared in
Space Gamer (Issue 016 - Mar 1978).

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Publisher: Avalon Hill

Artist: Mike Williford

Year: 1982

Product Code: 8931

Size: 14.00 x 11.00 x 1.00 inches

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Publisher: Battleline

Artist: Mike Williford

Year: 1977

Product Code: 8931

Size: 14.30 x 11.30 x 1.20 inches

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