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Cold War Battles
Cold War Battles is a quick-playing, easy-to-learn Turn Based Hex and Counter Wargame that recreates both real and hypothetical conflicts from 1945 to 1990. The core experience emphasizes tactical depth over complexity: terrain, cover, line of sight, and the use of smoke to obstruct observation shape every decision. You’ll decide when to unload transports, call in artillery, and coordinate infantry, armor, and supporting elements within a disciplined hex-and-counter framework.
Focusing on the question of what might have happened if the Cold War had gone hot, the game also presents fringe engagements from the era. Lead units from the northern tip of Norway in the early 80s to the Golan Heights in 1973, and beyond, across decades of confrontation. Command formations mirror authentic NATO and Warsaw Pact structures, from Company formations up to Battlegroups.
- Easy to learn, hard to master turn-based tactics without heavy logistics or obscure data.
- Classic hex-and-counter board wargame feel with a modern, accessible interface.
- Over 200 real-world units and formations drawn from eight nations so far.
- 20+ handcrafted single-player scenarios spanning multiple theatres and timelines.
- 500-meter hex scale and counters representing platoon- and troop-sized units for authentic engagement ranges.
- Multiple AI battle plans per scenario to keep Commanders challenged and adaptable.
- Recon units for scouting, transports advancing under cover of smoke, and infantry deployments to seize objectives while armor flanks and artillery targets opportunities.
- Dynamic mission types including attack, defense, and meeting engagements, with flexible command formations from Company to Battlegroup.
The game delivers tense, tactical engagements that reward careful use of terrain, timing, and coordination. Scenarios are designed to be balanced and replayable, offering varied AI tactics and objectives to test different strategic approaches. Whether you prefer meticulous planning or rapid, high-stakes skirmishes, Cold War Battles provides a thoughtful, accessible platform for exploring the era’s potential confrontations.