Cross of iron rules - interesting set

[Norm]

Iron Cross is a fast play set of miniatures rules that has an interesting activation system that gamers may want to use with other sets of rules, including tactical boardgames.

I have done a blog post that looks at the anti-tank system and included a look at the activation mechanics.

Link.

http://battlefieldswarriors.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/iron-cross-t34-v-tiger-i.html

[Steve J]

Thanks for this Norm . I don't think they are for me (BKCII ticks all the boxes) but interesting to read nonetheless.

[paulr]

An interesting activation system

[Shecky]

I've played a couple of times and think they actually work better in 10mm than in the 25/28 as presented in the rules.

[Norm]

I did wonder whether the command tokens and morale markers would look too obtrusive in the smaller scales.

[Shecky]

I use my own markers as the ones sold by Great Escape Games seem to be too large for 10mm.

[Zippee]

it's a fun game and very accessible.

yes the chit markers are a bit of a pain but manageable.

doubt they'll ever replace my preferred rules but they are good for quick club based multi-player games.

BTW - someone really ought to change the thread title, Cross of iron they aren't

[Norm]

Oops!

Errata .... They are Iron Cross :-)

Although I did love Cross of Iron (expanded Squad Leader - the game that fired up my passion for WWII tactical).