Old School Tactical Volume 5: The Battle for France 1940 (Flying Pig Games) | First Look

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In this video, Joe from Hexed And Countered provides an in-depth first look at Old School Tactical Volume 5: The Battle for France 1940 from Flying Pig Games. Designed by Shayne Logan and a Mark H. Walker game, this volume brings the tactical series to the early-war Western Front, featuring the French army and their iconic armor against the German blitzkrieg. We take a detailed look at everything inside the box, including the massive 30" x 41" mounted map, the large-format counters (7/8" for vehicles!), and the Version 6 rulebook. We also walk through the unit data cards, luck cards, and the playbook containing scenarios that range from the fall of Sedan to the desperate rearguard actions at Dunkirk and the Maginot Line. If you're a fan of tactical squad-level combat with an "old school" feel, this volume of OST looks to be a must-have for the collection. Key Features of OST Vol 5: Scale: Squad-level tactical combat. Components: 3 huge die-cut counter sheets, 27 luck cards, and 36 unit data cards. Map: A beautiful, flat-laying mounted map with large 1-inch hexes. Scenarios: 12 historical scenarios covering May and June 1940. Designer: Shayne Logan Publisher: Flying Pig Games If you enjoyed this look at Old School Tactical, please consider liking the video, sharing it with your gaming group, and subscribing to Hexed And Countered for more wargaming content and upcoming gameplay of this title! Chapter List 00:00 Introduction & Box Art Overview 00:43 Back of the Box & Component List 02:18 Rulebook (Version 6) & Index Walkthrough 02:44 Player Aid Cards & Combat Tables 03:11 Counter Sheets & Cards Preview 03:40 Detailed Rules Deep Dive 05:49 Sequence of Play & Mechanics 08:26 Understanding Unit Counters (Infantry & Vehicles) 12:10 Vehicle Stats & Secondary Firepower 12:46 Support Weapons & Unit Data Cards 13:38 Terrain & Structures Overview 15:00 Combat Formulas & Tank Duels 16:15 Playbook & Historical Scenarios 19:25 A Closer Look at the Counter Sheets (French & German) 23:10 Luck Deck & Data Card Details 25:05 Map 11: Terrain & Tactical Detail 28:01 Final Thoughts & Channel Wrap-up Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social