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Phoenix Command

Phoenix Command

Leading Edge Games · 1986
2–1260–240 min4.2/5 complexity6.4 BGG#20.860 BGG124KidsStrategy
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Also known as the Phoenix Command Combat System. A small arms combat system for use with miniatures. While primarily thought of as a combat system for Leading Edge's Rhand Morningstar Missions RPG, the original Phoenix Command rules were also intended to be used for wargaming, either on the tabletop or a hex map.

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Also known as the Phoenix Command Combat System. A small arms combat system for use with miniatures.

While primarily thought of as a combat system for Leading Edge's Rhand Morningstar Missions RPG, the original Phoenix Command rules were also intended to be used for wargaming, either on the tabletop or a hex map. The game system concentrates on "ultra realistic" (in the form of ultra-detailed) firearms combat: "Phoenix Command combines accurate simulation of gunshot wounds with detailed aiming and firing rules, and authentic modern weapon data to create a simple, fast-paced game with an incredibly realistic feel."

Two sample hex map scenarios were included: The Bridge at Oppenheim (for 6-9 players, a NATO squad holds a bridge against a Soviet advance) and The Defense of the Apollo Ray (for 5 players, SAS versus terrorists hijacking a luxury liner).

A number of supplements supplied the statistics for firearms of different eras. These initially included supplements for Modern Military Small Arms (1946-1960), Civilian & Police Weapons (1946-1990), Military Weapons of WWII (1919-1945), and Military Weapons of WWI (1890-1918).

More detail description of all book published can be found on RPG Geek.

game anatomy
Complexity4.2 / 5
BGG rating6.4 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
60–240 min
Players
2–12
BGG rank
#20.860
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Q4How many players does Phoenix Command support?
Phoenix Command is played by 2–12 players.
Q5How long does a game of Phoenix Command take?
A game of Phoenix Command takes about 60–240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6How complex is Phoenix Command?
Phoenix Command has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.2 out of 5.
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