Getting Started -- Gear Krieg Tabletop Wargaming

German Valkurie Combat Walker Gear Krieg takes you back to the Second World War, but with a twist. Imagine for one instant that the wonders promised by visionaries and pulp writers became true -- the conflict we remember would have had a much different, and deadlier, face. Step into the world of the novels; step into the world of Gear Krieg.

Basic Premise: Two-Fisted Pulp Warfare in a World at War!
Genre: alternate history warfare
Primary Locales: 1930-1940 Earth
Realism Level: low
Miniature Scale: 1/100-15mm (most walkers stand approx. 50mm tall)
Game Scale: Varies, depending on skirmish or mass battle
Minimum Army Size: Squad (three to five vehicles/infantry stands)

Back Story: This action-packed tabletop wargame is loosely based on the pulp novels of the 30s and 40s, placed on the historical backdrop of World War II. Though 'history' will be similar to actual events, the subtle (and not so subtle!) introduction of advanced technology and superscience will make the outcome quite different. Powered by advanced science, will the darkness of fascism spread across the world, or can brave men and women prevent it?

Highlights

Uses DP9's Silhouette system; learn once, play all DP9 games!

Fast to play: streamlined game mechanics that use only a few 6-sided dice;

Support combined arms actions: field infantry, tanks and walkers!

Well-supported, and fully compatible with the roleplaying game;

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First Edition Core Game Products

Gear Krieg Rulebook (DP9-501)

The Gear Krieg Rulebook is the Silhouette game system manual for the Gear Krieg pulp-inspired tabletop wargame. In addition to the basic rules and world setting, the book contains everything needed for the first-time Gear Krieg player (except six-sided dice, markers/miniatures, paper, pen and players).

Gear Krieg Demo Game (DP9-500)

Interested in the game, but not willing to plunge headlong into it? Test the water first by getting the Demo Game! This introductory version contains all the basic rules you need to play.

Gear Krieg Miniatures (Gallery)

Though the game can be played with simple counters or markers, it really shines when detailed pewter miniatures are used. Check out the Gallery to see painted examples of the various models available. Never assembled or painted miniatures? Get information on Assembly, Painting, and Decorating.

Luft Krieg (Aircraft Rulebook) (DP9-507)

Luft Krieg is the Silhouette game system manual for the Gear Krieg aircraft tabletop wargame. In addition to the basic rules and world setting, the book contains everything needed for the first-time Luft Krieg player (except six-sided dice, markers/miniatures, paper, pen and players).

Follow-up Game Products

Once you've started the game, you will want additional information to further your gameplay experience. Check out the following sourcebooks:

Wargaming Companion (DP9-503)

The Companion includes advanced rules for: Artillery Support; Fortifications and field engineering; Heroes and Special Characters; Hidden Set-up Rules; Infantry Special Equipment; and a Campaign system. It also contains a complex scenario generator to quickly establish tabletop battles of any size, along with scores of vehicles in datacard format.

African Theater (DP9-502)

This first Theater book brings our alternate Second World War to the sandy wastelands of Africa. We're also introducing two other factions, the Italian forces and Vichy France. The book includes historical background, rules for desert fighting, scenarios, basic tables of organizations for expeditionary forces and scores of vehicles.

Axis Sourcebook (DP9-505)

This Gear Krieg supplement features: a brief history and overview of each nation's ground armed forces; basic tables of organization for the forces of Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan and Fascist Italy; advanced rules for new Axis vehicles, weapons and units; plus game statistics for over fifty Axis combat vehicles.

Allies Sourcebook (DP9-506)

This Gear Krieg supplement features: a brief history and overview of each nation's ground armed forces; basic tables of organization for the forces of the United States of America, the British Commonwealth and Soviet Russia; advanced rules for new Allies vehicles, weapons and units; plus game statistics for over fifty Allied combat vehicles.

Fields of War (DP9-510)

This tactical sourcebook explores the various theaters of the war. It contains tactical scenario seeds along with sample strike forces and heroes, special rules and miniature modeling advice (including a color section).

Fighting Vehicles of the Modern Age (DP9-515)

This field manual takes a look at the many types of fighting vehicles fielded by the armies of both the Axis and the Alliance. Each vehicle is detailed with background information, variants (both factory and field) and modeling guide.

Luft Krieg Companion (DP9-511)

This companion book to Luft Krieg includes advanced rules for Luftfortresses, sonic weapons, new ammunition types, and much more. The book also features basic tables of organization for the air forces of Italy and France, and game statistics for over 120 aircraft and combat vehicles of seven nations.