A BRAND NEW Basic Game II is coming for ATS that takes new players and existing enthusiasts into the inferno of Stalingrad in a concise, playable yet gripping package.

BG II: Streets of Stalingrad aims to hit all the marks—new map and scenarios for die-hard, veteran players to latch onto and a Basic Game to bring beginners in.

Basic Game II is an all-new presentation of the Battle of Stalingrad 1942 and depicts pitched battles that include T-34 tanks against Panzer III's and IV's. This new BG edition includes tanks and AT-guns, while continuing with a super-easy to assimilate rules-set.

Please note, since this item is already printing, shipping charges apply normally.

As a special incentive, CH plans a prompt release of a VASSAL software module for this game, which will be made available via download to all buyers FREE OF CHARGE. This software will allow gamers to play Basic Game II head-to-head over the internet!

On May 18th CH announced a major FREE UPGRADE for all copies of this product. Due to high demand (read: lots of preorders!), the map area has been increased to FOUR TIMES the original size. That's right, at no additional cost ALL copies of BG2 will include a 22 x 34 game map. That makes this a crossover minis/boardgame experience like no other. Be sure to click on the link below and see for yourself how much more enjoyable this gaming experience will be!

Click here for a sneak peek at some game pieces on a portion of the game map.

IN EACH COPY OF BASIC GAME II YOU GET:

• A collection of color die-cut counters representing German and Russian soldiers and their tanks, weapons and officers and a sheet of marker counters;
• An 22 x 34 color map depicting Stalingrad battlefield terrain on heavyweight stock;
• A complete rulebook;
• One Play Aid Card;
• Four scenarios on two cards;
• Graphical examples of play;
• A color cover sheet (perfect for your rules binder) and a snazzy ziploc bag to hold it all.