Cover art for Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's

Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's

1984 · BGG
Avg rating
6.84
Bayes rating
5.59
Weight
3.52 (Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
12 hr
Ratings count
178

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Description

Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's, is the second Assault Series Tactical level board-wargame. It could be played as a stand alone game, or in combination with the other games/modules in the series. Boots & Saddles added rules for helicopters and air defense weapons. The game uses 250 meter hexes, 5 minute turns, and platoon/section sized units.

"In order to simulate the modern battlefield on a tactical level, a game must cover both hardware and the human element in detail. Assault includes all the latest technology from Chobham armor to Copperhead, as well as simple but realistic command control and morale rules."

Game Content:
Three countersheets (480 5/8" counters) 
Two 17 x 22" maps (Assault Series Maps C & D)
One 6 page additional rules booklet
One 16 page series rulebook
Two 4 page scenario booklets
One 4 page Briefing Folder
Eleven player aid charts
One Decimal Dice
One Erratas Sheet



Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Line of Sight Modular Board Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Three Dimensional Movement

Themes

Modern Warfare Theme Helicopters

Publishers

Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games) Hobby Japan

Designers

Frank Chadwick