Combat! Volume 1 – 2nd Printing is a highly immersive solitaire tactical wargame that recreates man-to-man infantry combat in World War II. Commanding a squad of U.S. soldiers in Normandy during June 1944, you must complete a variety of missions against German forces controlled entirely by an innovative AI system.
Designed specifically for solo play, Combat! combines detailed tactical decision-making with a strong narrative element, creating memorable battlefield stories where every soldier matters and every choice can have lasting consequences.
This game includes:
4 25” by 38” Game Maps with Updated Artwork
4 5/8" Improved Counter Sheets
2 1" Improved Counter Sheets
2 Decks of Cards (102 Cards Total)
Updated Rulebook
Updated Scenario Book
3 Displays and Charts
2 10-Sided Dice
1 6-Sided Die
Key Features:
Designed exclusively for solitaire play
Advanced enemy AI system driven by cards and orders
14 historical scenarios set during June 1944
Individual soldier-level combat
Detailed morale, wounds, and command mechanics
Variable enemy forces and random events
Strong narrative and campaign-style feel
High replayability through changing battlefield situations
Updated 2nd Printing components and artwork
About the Game:
In Combat! Volume 1, you take command of American infantry forces during the fighting in Normandy following the D-Day landings. Your objective varies from scenario to scenario, ranging from assaults on defended farmhouses and rescue missions to defensive actions, artillery raids, and desperate last stands against determined German resistance.
Each soldier is represented individually and possesses unique characteristics, allowing battles to develop into engaging stories of courage, survival, and sacrifice. The game's card-driven AI controls enemy forces, creating realistic and unpredictable opposition without requiring charts or excessive bookkeeping.
At the start of each turn, you assign orders to your men while enemy soldiers receive instructions through the AI system. Initiative values determine the sequence of actions, and combat unfolds across four impulses as both sides react to changing battlefield conditions. Movement, fire, morale, suppression, wounds, and leadership all play critical roles in determining success.
The enemy's actions are never completely predictable. Combined with random events, hidden information, and varying force compositions, this ensures that even familiar scenarios can unfold very differently from one playthrough to the next.
Whether storming a farmhouse, defending a key position, eliminating enemy artillery, or rescuing resistance fighters, every mission presents unique tactical challenges. The result is a deeply replayable solitaire experience that rewards careful planning, tactical flexibility, and sound leadership.
2nd Printing Edition
This updated printing includes revised artwork, improved counters, and updated rule and scenario books, helping to streamline play while preserving the detailed tactical gameplay that has made the Combat! series so highly regarded among solitaire wargamers.
Game Details:
Players: 1
Playing Time: 2–6 Hours (depending on scenario size)
Complexity: 6/10
Solitaire Suitability: 10/10
Time Scale: Approximately 30 Seconds to 2 Minutes per Turn
Map Scale: 10 Yards per Hex
Unit Scale: Individual Soldiers (Man-to-Man Combat)
Setting: Normandy, France – June 1944
Recommended Age: 14+
Scenarios Included
The game features 14 scenarios covering a wide variety of battlefield situations. From attacking fortified positions and defending vital terrain to sabotage missions and rescue operations, each scenario offers a distinct tactical challenge while maintaining the tension and uncertainty of real infantry combat.
With its innovative AI system, detailed soldier-level gameplay, and exceptional replay value, Combat! Volume 1 – 2nd Printing remains one of the most respected solitaire tactical wargames available.
Combat! Volume 1 – 2nd Printing is a highly immersive solitaire tactical wargame that recreates man-to-man infantry combat in World War II. Commanding a squad of U.S. soldiers in Normandy during June 1944, you must complete a variety of missions against German forces controlled entirely by an innovative AI system.
Designed specifically for solo play, Combat! combines detailed tactical decision-making with a strong narrative element, creating memorable battlefield stories where every soldier matters and every choice can have lasting consequences.
This game includes:
4 25” by 38” Game Maps with Updated Artwork
4 5/8" Improved Counter Sheets
2 1" Improved Counter Sheets
2 Decks of Cards (102 Cards Total)
Updated Rulebook
Updated Scenario Book
3 Displays and Charts
2 10-Sided Dice
1 6-Sided Die
Key Features:
Designed exclusively for solitaire play
Advanced enemy AI system driven by cards and orders
14 historical scenarios set during June 1944
Individual soldier-level combat
Detailed morale, wounds, and command mechanics
Variable enemy forces and random events
Strong narrative and campaign-style feel
High replayability through changing battlefield situations
Updated 2nd Printing components and artwork
About the Game:
In Combat! Volume 1, you take command of American infantry forces during the fighting in Normandy following the D-Day landings. Your objective varies from scenario to scenario, ranging from assaults on defended farmhouses and rescue missions to defensive actions, artillery raids, and desperate last stands against determined German resistance.
Each soldier is represented individually and possesses unique characteristics, allowing battles to develop into engaging stories of courage, survival, and sacrifice. The game's card-driven AI controls enemy forces, creating realistic and unpredictable opposition without requiring charts or excessive bookkeeping.
At the start of each turn, you assign orders to your men while enemy soldiers receive instructions through the AI system. Initiative values determine the sequence of actions, and combat unfolds across four impulses as both sides react to changing battlefield conditions. Movement, fire, morale, suppression, wounds, and leadership all play critical roles in determining success.
The enemy's actions are never completely predictable. Combined with random events, hidden information, and varying force compositions, this ensures that even familiar scenarios can unfold very differently from one playthrough to the next.
Whether storming a farmhouse, defending a key position, eliminating enemy artillery, or rescuing resistance fighters, every mission presents unique tactical challenges. The result is a deeply replayable solitaire experience that rewards careful planning, tactical flexibility, and sound leadership.
2nd Printing Edition
This updated printing includes revised artwork, improved counters, and updated rule and scenario books, helping to streamline play while preserving the detailed tactical gameplay that has made the Combat! series so highly regarded among solitaire wargamers.
Game Details:
Players: 1
Playing Time: 2–6 Hours (depending on scenario size)
Complexity: 6/10
Solitaire Suitability: 10/10
Time Scale: Approximately 30 Seconds to 2 Minutes per Turn
Map Scale: 10 Yards per Hex
Unit Scale: Individual Soldiers (Man-to-Man Combat)
Setting: Normandy, France – June 1944
Recommended Age: 14+
Scenarios Included
The game features 14 scenarios covering a wide variety of battlefield situations. From attacking fortified positions and defending vital terrain to sabotage missions and rescue operations, each scenario offers a distinct tactical challenge while maintaining the tension and uncertainty of real infantry combat.
With its innovative AI system, detailed soldier-level gameplay, and exceptional replay value, Combat! Volume 1 – 2nd Printing remains one of the most respected solitaire tactical wargames available.
