Operation | Warboard Pdf
❌ Assumes you own 1/72 or 20mm models; no paper-flat tokens or printable standees included (you provide minis).
“For off-table artillery, roll D6: 1-2=smoke, 3-5=light HE, 6=heavy HE, scatter 2D6 inches.” operation warboard pdf
❌ (except basic mortars). You’d need to house-rule air support. ❌ Assumes you own 1/72 or 20mm models;
Game Type: Tabletop wargaming rules for WWII combined-arms (company/battalion level) Original Publication: 1976 (Book by Patrick Stephens Ltd.) PDF Availability: Legal digital scans/PDFs via vintage game sellers, OOP (Out of Print) archives, and some wargaming historical sites (e.g., Wargame Vault under vintage rules). Overview & History Operation Warboard is a legendary set of WWII wargaming rules, penned by thriller author and wargaming enthusiast Gavin Lyall. Originally published as a hardback book in 1976, it was among the first comprehensive, approachable rulesets for 20mm-25mm miniature gaming. The PDF version is typically a high-quality scan of the original book, preserving the charming hand-drawn diagrams, charts, and the distinct late-70s wargaming aesthetic. Game Type: Tabletop wargaming rules for WWII combined-arms
✅ Originally designed for Airfix 1/72 plastic kits – still perfect for that scale.