Tactics II

Tactics II is a wargame designed by Charles S. Roberts and published by the Avalon Hill game company in 1958 and then re-released again in 1961 and 1972.

Charles S. Roberts formed gaming company Avalon Hill in 1958 to publish Tactics II (1958).

It is nearly identical to Tactics in all respects, albeit with a slightly revised map and more detailed unit counters.

In his 1977 book The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming, Nicholas Palmer called Tactics II a "Respectable but dull abstract introductory game [...] readers of this book looking for an easy starting game would probably enjoy a simulation of an actual battle more.

Freeman concluded by giving the game an Overall Evaluation of "Poor", saying, "Tactics II is overdue for retirement.