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Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era
2016
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- 1–2 players
- 60–120 min
- 12+
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Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era is a board game expansion released in 2016 for 1–2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jeff Lewis and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Lock ’n Load Tactical Compendium. Volume 1 is the WW2-Era edition, and it collates, in a re-edited and updated format, all of the essential WW2-Era LnLT articles, maps and scenarios from every issue of Line of Fire magazine, plus some new content, including four new scenarios. In the Compendium Volume 1, you can read indispensable articles on infantry and tank tactics—it’s like attending advanced combat training in 10 pages! Learn how to best place obstacles when you are on the defensive, and how to tackle the difficulties of the Fog in Noville, Bastogne’s Outpost. Read about the history and tactics of the battles for Kellam’s Bridge and the Norman village of Cauquigny and then play the two scenarios. Detailed descriptions of the Japanese forces in Heroes of the Pacific and the British forces in Heroes of Normandy also provide background and tactical insights on how to use them. Plus, fiction from the East Front and a history of the US Armored Divisions. Scenarios comprise the bulk of this Compendium, and more scenarios equal more gameplay for your existing games. From the desperate moments of the Blitzkrieg in 1940 to North Africa in 1942 to Normandy in 1944 and across France to Holland and into the Hürtgen Forest of Germany, in four new scenarios played on redesigned maps. With over 110 pages, 22 scenarios and six maps, this Compendium has something for everyone who’s a fan of the Lock ’n Load Tactical series’ WW2-Era games. And it’s all right here: One game system, one era, one place!
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- Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC.
Questions and answers
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era are: Jeff Lewis. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Lock 'n Load Tactical: Compendium Volume 1 World War 2 Era as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.