Jump to: Downloads Discord Tabletop Sim Vassal Requirements Stats Components
World At War 85: Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack - Lock n Load Publishing

World At War 85: Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack

$69.99
Sale price  $69.99 Regular price  $0.00
Skip to product information
World At War 85: Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack - Lock n Load Publishing
1/16

World At War 85: Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack

$69.99
Sale price  $69.99 Regular price  $0.00

World At War 85 Storming the Gap Expansion Pack.  Three Complete Modules to Expand Your Game.  

What’s Inside the Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack?

1. Defense of Frankfurt Expansion

High-stakes battle module depicting the Soviet 79th Guards Tank Division’s final push towards Frankfurt. NATO forces rally to stop the armored onslaught before it reaches the critical Main River bridges. This expansion offers large-scale, objective-driven battles with high replayability.

  • Urban Combat & Defensive Operations.
  • Key Objectives: Bridge Control, Fortifications, and Last-Stand Defenses.
  • Historically Themed Scenarios based on a Soviet assault into West Germany.

2. Storm and Steel: Second Wave Expansion

Inspired by the novel Storm and Steel: Second Wave, this expansion introduces Czech Army forces attacking Southwestern Germany with new West German reinforcements pushing to halt their advance. Includes:

  • Two New Counter Sheets featuring Czech and West German units.
  • Three New Maps depicting the close-quarters combat of Southwestern Germany.
  • Six New Scenarios based on the battles described in the novel.

3. Drive on Giessen Campaign (Operational-Level Gameplay)

A full campaign game where players lead Soviet divisions across West Germany, linking multiple tactical battles into a strategic campaign.

  • Operational Map covering Eisenach (East Germany) to Giessen (West Germany).
  • Hidden Movement & Air Recon System for strategic maneuvering.
  • Linked Battles that evolve based on scenario outcomes.

The Expansion Pack delivers the next-level experience for any Storming the Gap owner. 

Requirements

Requirements: This is NOT a complete game and requires World At War 85 Storming the Gap to play.

Stats

Complexity: 5 out of 10
Solitaire: 7 out of 10
Ages: 12+
Players: 1-2
Time: 1-2 Hours

Components

Storming the Gap – The Expansion Pack Includes:

22 x 13.0 x 19.0 Double Sided Geomorphic Maps.
6 x Counter Sheets with Over 525+ Counters, Measuring at .75 inch (3/4ths) and 2mm Thick.
1 x 40 Page Module and Scenario Manual – Defense of Frankfurt
1 x 38 Page Module and Scenario Manual – Storm and Steel Second Wave
1 x 16 Page Module and Scenario Manual – Drive On Giessen
145 x Formation Playing Cards 3.25” x 2.25”
139 x Data Cards Reference Card 3.25” x 2.25”
8 x Double Sided National Unit Table Player-Aid Cards 11.0” x 17.0”
1 x Single Sided National Unit Table Player-Aid Cards 11.0” x 17.0”
1 x Double Sided NATO Drive On Giessen Player-Aid Cards 11.0” x 17.0”
1 x Double Sided Soviet Drive On Giessen Player-Aid Cards 11.0” x 17.0”
1 x Single Sided NATO Drive On Giessen Campaign Map 11.0” x 17.0”
1 x Single Sided Soviet Drive On Giessen Campaign Map 11.0” x 17.0”
1 x Heavy Duty Box 9” Wide x 12” Tall x 3” Deep

Credits

Executive Producer: David Heath
Associate Producer: Keith Tracton
Lead Game Design & Development: Keith Tracton
Series Lead Developers Team: Jeff Schulte, Phillip Bolger, Matt Lohse
Series Development Team: David Heath, Felix Le Rouzés, Nicolas Michon, Dean Morrissey, Iain Tracton, Mike Wheal, Paul Summers Young.
Box Art & Design: Blackwell Hird
Layout and Design: Blackwell Hird
Manual Editor: Hans Korting
Map and Counter Graphics: Marc von Martial
Strategic Map Design: Keith Tracton
Playing Card Art and Design: Marc von Martial, Nuno Castilho
Order of Battle Layout: Kelly Meissner
Administration: Ava Marie Heath
Customer Support: Darren White
Logistic Manager: Darren White
Quality Assurance: Patrick White

Scenario Designers: Keith Tracton, Matt Lohse, Arrigo Velicogna

Scenario and Writing Support: Keith Tracton, Matt Lohse, Maurice Fitzgerald, Paul Summers Young, Warren Tutwiler, Mike Wheal, Thomas O’Neal

WaW85 Timeline: Phil Bolger, Keith Tracton, David Heath
Playtesting, Special Thanks, Support & Inspiration: Marc Archambault, Phillip Bolger, Nuno Castilho, John Clark, Tony Costa, Jim Day, Sean Druelinger, Ralph Ferrari, Maurice Fitzgerald, Maurice Gaston, David Heath, Shane Heath, Robert Hranek, Wade Hyett, Ken & Mary James, Hans Korting, Felix Le Rouzés, Matt Lohse, Mike McPhail, Kelly Meissner, Nicolas Michon, Dean Morrissey, Thomas O’Neal, Steve Overton, Rob Schoenen, Jeff Schulte, Kev Sharp, Brad Smith, Dr. Robert “Smitty” and Katie Smith, John Staudt, Noah Stoltz, Iain Tracton, Warren Tutwiler, Arrigo Velicogna, Mike Wheal, Brittany Ward, Patrick White, Kindra White, Phil Wohlrab, Paul Summers Young – many, many thanks, all!

Why We Do What We Do: We love playing games, as well as designing and developing them. We give praise and thanks to God for blessing us so we can follow our dreams and passions. We also thank you our fans, friends, and family for making this possible for us.