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GRASSHOPPER’S INVITATIONAL - HOUSE RULE SET YouTube video explanation: coming soon Card deck accessory PDF files available for print: coming soon Victory Objectives & Victory Tokens Once a victory objective is achieved, a victory token will be awarded, the side with the most victory tokens at the end of the day wins the game. Victory tokens are awarded immediately upon completion regardless of when, or how the objective was achieved. Also, a token can never be taken away once earned, and they may never be awarded twice for the same objective. It doesn’t matter which round the game ends, however, a win or a tie can only be declared at the end of a full game round. Tournament Rule: On top of any victory tokens earned during each game, teams that win their game outright will receive a free victory token, and teams that finish a game without allowing a victory token will receive a free victory token. New Research & Development Rule: Research rolls are no longer used to develop breakthroughs, instead, nations are awarded development rolls when victory objectives have been achieved. Once a victory token is gained, the nation with the corresponding (*) instructions listed with each objective will choose a breakthrough chart, and make a free development roll with the resulting breakthrough taking effect immediately (may not effect units already in battle during the turn in which the breakthrough was rolled). Any breakthroughs gained by the UK regardless of which side of the map a token was achieved will effect all UK purchases and all UK units on the board. Here is a list of all victory objectives for each side… Axis Powers London -The Axis control London (R&D) *The nation that takes control Moscow -The Axis control Moscow (R&D) *The nation that takes control Calcutta -The Axis control Calcutta (R&D) *The nation that takes control Sydney -The Axis control Sydney (R&D) *The nation that takes control Africa -The Axis control Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Tobruk, Alexandria, and Egypt. (R&D) *The nation that controls the most Pacific -The Axis control 6 victory cities on the Pacific map (R&D) *The nation that controls the most Europe -The Axis control 7 victory cities on the Europe map (R&D) *The nation that controls the most Economy -All 3 Axis powers have a combined total of 136 IPCs on the income tracker (R&D) *The nation that is earning the most Allied Powers Berlin -The Allies control Berlin (R&D) *The nation that takes control Rome -The Allies control Rome (R&D) *The nation that takes control Tokyo -The Allies control Tokyo (R&D) *The nation that takes control Africa -The Allied powers control all non-neutral territories on the continent of Africa (R&D) *The nation that controls the most Paris -The Allies have liberated Paris (R&D) *The nation that takes control Philippines -The Allies have liberated the Philippines (R&D) *The United States Asia -The Allies control the Burma road as well as Hong Kong and Shanghai (R&D) *The United Kingdom Pacific -There are no Japanese Capital ships on the board (R&D) *The United States New & Modified Breakthrough Charts Modifications to oob breakthroughs are in red italics, Paratroopers have been replaced with Super Carrier Decks, and breakthroughs among the 2 charts have been re-positioned for balance. Breakthrough Chart #1 Heavy Artillery All artillery now support up to 2 attacking infantry and/or mech infantry each Rockets Each operational airbase may launch a rocket at an enemy facility up to 4 spaces away, roll 2 dice per rocket and apply the highest result for damage. Jet Fighters All fighters now attack at 4 or less, and defend at 2 or less when escorting or intercepting. Long-Range Aircraft Maximum movement range for all air units is now increased by 1. War Bonds During the collect income phase, roll 2 dice and collect IPCs in the amount shown on the highest roll. (For UK war bonds, Calcutta will gain IPCs from the lowest roll, London will gain IPCs from the highest roll). Blitz Tactics Mech infantry now attack at 2 or less if paired with a tank as well as artillery, they may blitz without tanks, and they may tow 1 artillery unit each during the non-combat movement phase. Breakthrough Chart #2 Super Submarines All submarines now attack at 3 or less. Anti-Aircraft Radar All ainti-aircraft fire from AA artillery, or AA guns built into facilities now defend at 2 or less. Improved Shipyards Battleships, Aircraft Carriers, and Cruisers are now 3 IPCs cheaper, and Destroyers, Submarines, and transports are now 1 IPC cheaper. Mass Production The mobilization capacity of all production facilities has been increased by 2. Also, you may remove 2 damage markers for the price of 1. Super Carrier Decks All aircraft carriers may now carry up to 3 fighters and/or tactical bombers each. Heavy Bombers When attacking during a battle or a SBR, roll 2 dice for each strategic bomber and select the best result. New & Modified National Objectives Germany (in addition to all original NOs) -5 IPCs if an Axis power controls London Soviet Union (2 NOs which replaces the original National Prestige NO) -5 IPCs if there are no Axis warships in sea zone #125, and the Allies control Archangel as well as London -5 IPCs if there are no Allied units on any original Russian territories Japan (in addition to all original NOs) -5 IPCs if Japan controls all original Chinese territories United States (in addition to all original NOs) -5 IPCs if the United States are at war with the Axis powers UK Europe (in addition to all original NOs) 5 IPCs if there are no German submarines anywhere on the board other than in the Baltic Sea (sea zones 113-115), the Black Sea (100), and the Caspian Sea (unnumbered). New Strategic Bombing Rules The +2 damage bonus for each strategic bomber during strategic bombing raids will now be distributed like such… +1 Damage - if the strategic bombers rolling for damage have departed from an operational airbase. +1 Damage - if the strategic bombers rolling for damage did not encounter an enemy interceptor. Player Assignments: 6 Player Games Player 1. Germany Player 2. Italy Player 3. Japan Player 4. Soviet Union / China Player 5. United States / ANZAC Player 6. United Kingdom / France TIME BLOCKS & TIME TOKENS GERMANY TIME BLOCK = 10 MIN - 5 TOKENS SOVIET UNION TIME BLOCK = 5 MIN - 5 TOKENS JAPAN TIME BLOCK = 10 MIN - 5 TOKENS UNITED STATES TIME BLOCK = 5 MIN - 5 TOKENS CHINA = 5 MIN - 2 TOKENS UNITED KINGDOM = 10 MIN - 5 TOKENS ITALY = 5 MIN - 5 TOKENS ANZAC = 5 MIN - 2 TOKENS FRANCE = 5 MIN - 2 TOKENS

Thats right. To me, the multiple collect income causes inflation. Yes collecting income before combat does stop this. Regarding the essay on a pad that can be reduced. For example in AARHE the Axis/Allies sequence makes. Its not 4 turns between Russia 1 and Russia 2. So you don’t have to hire an accountant to keep track of things even if we collect income before combat.

These house rules are meant to make the game more realistic while staying as simple as possible. Battleships cost 14 IPCs. They cost 1 IPC to repair. Switzerland has an IPC value of 4. The U.K. can only produce up to 4 units per turn in India. If India is captured by the Central Powers, the Central Powers cannot produce units there. If a capital is captured, the IPCs are discarded and not taken by the capturing power. Neutral territories that are not home territories still get units if invaded. Sea units, except submarines, must end their movement when they enter a sea zone with enemy mines. Units that retreat from a contested territory cannot move into another contested territory. They may move into any adjacent friendly territory. There is a combat move and a non-combat move. During the combat move, units can move into neutral, contested, and enemy territories. The non-combat move comes after combat. During the non-combat move, units that did not move during the combat move and did not conduct combat can move into friendly territories. Land units can move an unlimited number of territories during the non-combat move within their original territories. Optional Manpower Rule Keep track of the infantry that are destroyed for each power. If a power has had 2x the number of their infantry destroyed as their starting IPC value (rounded up), they may only collect half of the total IPC value of their territories when they collect income (rounded up). If a power has had 4x the number of their infantry destroyed as their starting IPC value (rounded up), they may only collect the IPC value of their capital territory when they collect income.

@SouthsideCH: It seems every time we play there are certain things we just don’t understand. While we understand the rules sometimes they just do not seem rational. Does anyone have house rules addressing the following? Artillery supporting infantry during an amphibious assault. If I move a sub or a destroyer-less navy into a convoy sea zone, forcing the enemy to submerge, why can they convoy me? It does not make much sense that scramblers are defenders, especially in some cases involving tac bombers. I get that Kamikaze attacks have to choose their target. But if I bring in 3 cruisers, 2 battleships and a carrier and they choose to hit the battleships, shouldn’t the cruisers get to bombard? They can’t take part in the defense against the Kamikaze. Convoy Disruption seems easy. There are no ill effects to the disruptor. If you can intercept when facilities are being attacked it makes sense a navy in that sea zone should be able to do the same. I would love to hear some input on these as well as any house rules ideas. In terms of house rules, are you looking for balance or realism? I always argue realism before balance so. 1:No, Artillery should not be able to support infantry during sea invasion, that’s why battleships should be used. 2:I argue they should. The sea territory is vase and submarines are loved during WWII because they are a pain to track down, they are basically the naval sniper. 3: I am not sure the exact issue. Fighters and Tacts can be used offensively and scramble protects your navy. I personally think all allied aircraft should scramble regardless of what nations navy is being attack as long as the nations allows it. 4: Kamikaze wings traditionally went after Battleships and Aircraft Carriers first because taking those out would give the IJN fairness as the IJN had a lot of smaller ships. I personally think Kamikaze wings should also be allowed to target transports. 5: So what’s the issue with Convoy Raids then? It makes you force yourself to deal with an enemy navy.

I had to rewrite it.  Oh well, I made it more brief.

The naval spotting is pretty long list. I like to just roll a 3 or less to find navy ships using sea planes (recons). Then after turn 4 figs can find ships. I see Though we’re 1 or 2 ships should be maybe harder to find.

Yes, I was talking about those, I was also thinking about their role in sea battles (against Subs): Unlike fighters, they don´t need to end their move in a territory with friendly Inf, but they can move max 3 spaces away from a territory with friendly Inf If there is an Airship involved in sea battle then: Enemy submarines can not submerge and they can not surprise attack Airships roll one dice against enemy Sub, hitting it at die roll of 2.

Well i hope they will grace us with the bounty of wisdom contained in them.