Iron Tide:Panzers in the Ardennes (2003)

This game system makes use of hidden combat strengths. Hexagon colored map simulating the Battle of the Bulge from WWII. This game is using a chit pull system similar, but updated from the SPI Operation Typhoon and Victory in the West series games. Players are encouraged to not inspect the enemy side other than what is obvious on top. Thrills and chills as surprises from the hidden stacks upset or reward well laid plans. 700 back printed counters, extra large single mapsheet, Huge, full color set up and special unit/information sheet, short, clear rule booklet, boxed or ziploc format.
Converted for play by email/live internet play, to CyberBoard, Vassal, and AdC2 format at no cost to owners of the game. Translations into Japanese available here.
After production examples of play with detailed colored pictures.
After production 6 turn tournament scenario is here.
After production late campaign start Ebb Tide scenario is here.
Additional designer Q&A available here.
See http://www.justplain.com for more information.

There is a ConsimWorld Audio Report for this game.

Sources for Iron Tide:

Prices will vary depending on the source and shipping policy.

Since this is one of the best places in the known world to get information on where to purchase Iron Tide, I will post the links yet again.

Bunker Hill Games in New Hampshire -- http://www.bunkerhillgames.com or email-- jfbowman@earthlink.net (Fastest and best service in the western world). John Bowman is perhaps the best supplier I have dealt with and is, like many in this business suffering a slowdown due to the economy. Please consider his excellent service before shopping elsewhere.

Pacific Rim Publishing at http://www.justplain.com (The main company site- Look under current news and check out the site update.

http://www.finegames.com/text/im_i.txt I want to reccomend Finegames for pushing for the best price and reputation possible. Visit their website for offers. Bend, OR USA - http//www.finegames.com/

Alan Snider's gamestore in Vancouver Canada. >>>>>>>>Stalag17 Wargames ~~reach him at: Stalag17wargames@yahoo.ca http://www.stalag17wargames.com/ 100% great service

Send email to coolstuff@advantas.net - (This is from Todd Davis of Cool Stuff Unlimited) May or may not have copies, worth a look at the rare finds.

The Sentry Box -- johansen@nucleus.co (Friendly service inside of Canada)

Second Chance Games -- Secondchancegames@btinternet.com (Friendly service inside of England)

Store4War -- contact@store4war.com (Friendly service in France)

Chronauts Games in Japan -- nabe@fujistamp.com (Distributors and contributing editor for Command Japan) (published two article/reviews in local magazines) The source is still stocked.

Noble Knight Games in Wisconsin -- nobleknight@nobleknight.com (Friendly service in the Northeast)

Bouldergames Longtime great service... http://www.bouldergames.com

Wargame Depot is offering Iron Tide now, and has a very nice presentation. http://wargamedepot.com/catalog/irontidepanzersintheardennes-p-396.html

Thoughthammer is offering Iron Tide at a nice price: http://www.thoughthammer.com/product_info.php?products_id=5534

Don't forget to add the FREE---PBEM files to your folder once you actually own the game, and post here for opponents.

Check Gary's http://privatewars.kyth.org/ for Support links, FAQ, Examples of play, Errata, AdC2 downloads, CyberBoard downloads and information, Counter creation software and interesting fun stuff. Tell him I sent you.

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