PRESTAGS

[3] In the January 1976 edition of Airfix Magazine, Bruce Quarrie noted "these rules allow a wide degree of flexibility in approach to the game.

It can be an absolutely basic and 'unrealistic' affair [...] or by addition of optional Panic, Facing and Melee rules, and a [simultaneous movement sequence], it reproduces quite accurately the true conditions of the time."

He concluded, "In general [...] the result is as SPI intended, to satisfy both those who desire a simple format and those who can assimilate relatively complex restrictions.

"[2] In his 1977 book The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming, Nicky Palmer noted, "All the games in the series emphasize tactics, and the maps are mostly nondescript, with great expanses of clear terrain and a few hills, rivers, and other features dotted about.

Palmer thought that, in overview, "The function of the series, tactical clashes with a simple basic system, is well achieved."

However, Palmer did point out that "the anonymous maps inhibit the usual wargames enjoyment of refighting a particular battle.

"[4] In The Guide to Simulations/Games for Education and Training, Martin Campion commented, "The beauty of the system is its range and flexibility.