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Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII

1988·Gerard Christopher Klug

Videos
18
Creators
4

Mostly playthroughs. Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 16 recorded sessions and 2 unboxings.

1 players
180 - 240 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

From BoardGameGeek

"Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII" is the solitaire wargame of combat, adventure, and heroism for everyone who ever wondered what World War II armored combat must have been like. Inspired by the award-winning Ambush! solitaire wargame system, Open Fire provides the player with a platoon of American armor, faced with a variety of missions against an ever-changing German foe. The variable events, innumerable tactical options, and wealth of unexpected occurrences make "Open Fire" a game unlike any tactical armor game you have ever played before. The easily learned rules are designed to get the player into action quickly, selecting his platoon and vehicles and providing each unit with command and initiative ratings, perception, weapon skill, driving skill, and movement capability. After selecting one of the six missions provided, you will send your platoon into operations, where your vehicle will move as you wish... until the sequenced action rounds are triggered by the shriek of an incoming 88mm anti-tank shell, and then the fun begins. Contents: 210 Counters (1 Large Sheet) 1 22" x 32 " Map 1 Rules Booklet 1 Paragraph Booklet 79 Unit Characteristics Cards 1 Mission Cartridge 1 Cartridge View Sleeve 1 Platoon Record Sheet Pad 1 8" x 22" Display Sheet 2 Decimal Dice 1 Counter Storage Tray

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII

Which Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII video should I watch?

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII has 18 videos from 4 creators: 16 playthroughs and 2 unboxings. They date from 2018 to August 2025.

If you like it, try Damocles Mission, also by Gerard Christopher Klug, or The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition, A Most Fearful Sacrifice: The Three Days of Gettysburg and Flying Colors, which share several of its mechanics.

All videos

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 3Playthrough41:13

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 3

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 2Playthrough39:12

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 2

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 1Playthrough31:51

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 1

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Mission 5 Set UpPlaythrough31:52

Mission 5 Set Up

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Open Fire Mission Part 6Playthrough34:44

Open Fire Mission Part 6

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 5Playthrough43:56

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 5

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 4Playthrough54:28

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 4

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 3Playthrough48:17

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 3

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 2Playthrough27:21

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 2

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 1Playthrough36:03

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 1

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Set upPlaythrough34:44

Open Fire Mission 5 Set up

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII - What's In The BoxUnboxing13:14

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII - What's In The Box

Boards, Bricks & Battlefields

Boards, Bricks & Battlefields

"Open Fire" Mission 1 Final Part.34:48

"Open Fire" Mission 1 Final Part.

The Original Grognard

The Original Grognard

Open Fire Mission 5 Set up34:44

Open Fire Mission 5 Set up

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

'Open Fire!' Mission 1 Part 156:06

'Open Fire!' Mission 1 Part 1

The Original Grognard

The Original Grognard

'Open Fire' Mission 1 Part 251:28

'Open Fire' Mission 1 Part 2

The Original Grognard

The Original Grognard

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 227:21

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 2

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 348:17

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 3

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

"Open Fire" Mission 1 Part 437:24

"Open Fire" Mission 1 Part 4

The Original Grognard

The Original Grognard

"Open Fire" Mission 1 Part 346:40

"Open Fire" Mission 1 Part 3

The Original Grognard

The Original Grognard

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 131:51

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 1

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 341:13

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 3

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 239:12

Mission 5 Playthrough Part 2

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Mission 5 Set Up31:52

Mission 5 Set Up

Dad vs Son

Dad vs Son

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 136:03

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 1

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 454:28

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 4

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 543:56

Open Fire Mission 5 Part 5

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire Mission Part 634:44

Open Fire Mission Part 6

Greg Amos

Greg Amos

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII - What's In The Box13:14

Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII - What's In The Box

Boards, Bricks & Battlefields

Boards, Bricks & Battlefields

'Open Fire' Inital look and commentary16:54

'Open Fire' Inital look and commentary

The Original Grognard

The Original Grognard

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About Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII

From BoardGameGeek:

"Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII" is the solitaire wargame of combat, adventure, and heroism for everyone who ever wondered what World War II armored combat must have been like. Inspired by the award-winning Ambush! solitaire wargame system, Open Fire provides the player with a platoon of American armor, faced with a variety of missions against an ever-changing German foe. The variable events, innumerable tactical options, and wealth of unexpected occurrences make "Open Fire" a game unlike any tactical armor game you have ever played before. The easily learned rules are designed to get the player into action quickly, selecting his platoon and vehicles and providing each unit with command and initiative ratings, perception, weapon skill, driving skill, and movement capability. After selecting one of the six missions provided, you will send your platoon into operations, where your vehicle will move as you wish... until the sequenced action rounds are triggered by the shriek of an incoming 88mm anti-tank shell, and then the fun begins. Contents: 210 Counters (1 Large Sheet) 1 22" x 32 " Map 1 Rules Booklet 1 Paragraph Booklet 79 Unit Characteristics Cards 1 Mission Cartridge 1 Cartridge View Sleeve 1 Platoon Record Sheet Pad 1 8" x 22" Display Sheet 2 Decimal Dice 1 Counter Storage Tray

Designer

Gerard Christopher Klug

Artist

James Talbot

Publisher

Victory Games (I)

Categories

AdventureWargameWorld War II

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHex GridLine of Sight
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