I've long intended to get this game. Besides being very well-regarded as a game, it also has a lot of personal interest for me as a Baby Boomer -- it's not just history to me!
Just about the time I was thinking of getting it, though, I heard about the Deluxe Edition GMT was planning, so I decided to hold out for that.
It arrived yesterday and naturally I haven't played it yet, but I thought I'd share a few out-of-the-box impressions.
First off, the box itself is impressively tough. It's one of GMT's "armored boxes," and it should last a looooong time.
Inside the box is a very nice, solid mapboard and a full-color, lavishly illustrated rule book with a 3-turn example of play.
The cards are first rate, the counters thick, euro-style affairs and four player aid cards. I think they intended on including two, but the first run came out too flimsy, so they included a second set on firmer cardstock, or so it appears, as two of the aids are lighter stock than the others. There are some baggies for the pieces and a couple of dice (one red, one blue in a nice touch.) Oh, and the box has an insert that will keep everything from rattling around.
Altogether a first-rate presentation. I'm looking forward to the first game.
Just got my copy on Thursday. The original edition was of pretty decent quality, but this one is just gorgeous. Now I just have to punch and sort the counters and find someone to play. Maybe you and I could get together in the near future!
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