Invasion: Earth (1981)

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Designer	John Astell Frank Chadwick Marc W. Miller
Artist	Rich Banner William H. Keith, Jr. Chris Purcell
Publisher	GDW Games
Year Published	1981
# of Players	2
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Playing Time	120 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages	12 and up
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Honors	1981 Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction Board Game Nominee
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Category	Science Fiction Wargame
Mechanic	Hex-and-Counter
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Primary Name	Invasion: Earth
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This is a game in the imperium/Traveller line. It postulates the invasion of earth by the Third Imperium. While the defenders have some space ships it is mainly a game of ground combat. 480 counters, one 16x21" map, division/corps level.

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Magazine References:

Ares Magazine:

No.14 (Spring 1983) Invasion Earth, Review by Tony Watson.

White Dwarf:

No.30 (Apr/May 1982) OPEN BOX: INVASION EARTH, by Andy Slack.

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Publisher: GDW Games

Artist: Rich Banner, William H. Keith, Jr., Chris Purcell

Year: 1981

Product Code: 104

Size: 11.62 x 9.00 x 2.00 inches

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