{"product_id":"the-game-of-france-1940-german-blitzkrieg-in-the-west-used","title":"The Game of France, 1940: German Blitzkrieg in the West  (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrance 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e is an operational level simulation of the German invasion of France in 1940. Units are corps and divisions, with important regiments and brigades represented. The map covers the German-Franco border, from the parts of the Maginot Line to the English Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game consists of standard rules, advanced rules incorporating more complexity and realism and an Idiot's Rule, simulating the initial inflexibility of the Allied command. Six German and eleven Allied orders of battle allow players to experiment with game balance as well as explore various \"What ifs\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game comes with detailed designer's notes, giving insight into both game design and the actual campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first incarnation of the game appeared as an insert in \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/wiki\/page\/Strategy_and_Tactics_Magazine#\"\u003eStrategy \u0026amp; Tactics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e magazine #27 [1971], and was subsequently republished by Avalon Hill in a boxed edition in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvalon Hill inventory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRule Book (a large foldout sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategy Guide pamphlet with historical map (a folded paper with printing on both sides)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner's Notes booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRT Table (In the 1st printing slipcase this is printed on the inner box lid. In the standard box 2nd printing, it is a loose sheet.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 x 24\" Map Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 Counters (including the 27 blanks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 Scenario Cards (8 of which are 2 sided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Avalon Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48026468024469,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/4101\/0325\/files\/6007D4E5-83C7-48D1-B279-683AD18FA5E9.jpg?v=1789768790","url":"https:\/\/tabletopstrategist.com\/products\/the-game-of-france-1940-german-blitzkrieg-in-the-west-used","provider":"The Tabletop Strategist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}