Vendor: Victory Point Games
Type: Board Games
Price: 47.95

"This is a simple grand tactical simulation game of the interception of an escorted formation of multiengine daylight bombers during World War Two. Two players or teams direct the actions of the escorting and intercepting fighters as they seek to inflict losses on the opposing aircraft while minimising their own losses. In team play, each player controls one or more specific fighter units, depending on the number of players and the amount of time available."

The counters come in four different sizes, with each larger size corresponding to the next higher altitude band (hence giving an intuitive representation of height, since higher units appear closer and so larger from an overhead perspective).

One of the games in Philip Sabin's book "Simulating War", with counters and map downloadable from his website.

This game has now been published in a deluxe edition by Victory Point games, with full colour components and added historical scenarios.

Vendor: Victory Point Games
Type: Board Games
Price: 36.95

Hell’s Gate is a simulation game of the Battle of the Korsun Pocket in Ukraine, during January and February of 1944. Two players direct the German and Soviet forces as they seek to capture or regain territory and inflict losses on the opposing side while minimizing their own losses. The simulation is also easily playable solitaire for those who wish to study the dynamics involved.

War games author, professor and designer Philip Sabin introduced Hell's Gate in his book, Simulating War, and this Victory Point Games edition has polished the game's original components to bring you a great simulation game experience.

Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale
Solitaire Suitability: 7 on a 9 scale