Cover Me!: WW2 Combat
2022
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2-2
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Cover Me! is a game of individual combat between single infantry squads, their support weapons, and the occasional armored fighting vehicle.
Each player controls a handful of soldiers.
Infantry for all major combatants of WW2 are included, along with many iconic vehicles.
Works with any scale using your existing miniatures
No basing requirements as long as figures are individually based
Prioritizes player agency in matters of move and morale: you get to decide when it's time for one of your soldiers to take cover and restore your combat effectiveness
Ammo is a finite resource but you don't have to count every bullet
Leaders have concrete effects on morale and motivation
Figures can be assigned unique traits or skills
Weapons are realistically modeled and playable, including rifle grenades, mortars, antitank weapons, satchel charges, mines, and flamethrowers, as well as firearms and grenades
Terrain elements are clearly defined and easy to agree upon
No table clutter; each soldier's status and ammo is tracked on a small card
Rules for hidden movement, campaign play, and solo/co-op play are included
Standard OOB or point buy options for choosing your squad members
Includes German, Italian, Japanese, Soviet, UK, and US infantry squads and many vehicles
copious diagrams that explain core concepts in visual format
concierge-level, prompt support from the author and a vibrant online Facebook community
Separate printables PDF included with base labels, counters, figure cards, vehicle cards, and ability cards
—description from the publisher