Avalon Hill Sci-Fi Fantasy Role Playing Games

These Role Playing games or war games, began in the early 1980's when role playing began to take off, the marketing of the box is very similar to the 3M bookshelf games for good reason. In 1976 Avalon purchased the right to the bookshelf games from 3M. Avalon changed the name bookshelf games to bookcase games on the sides of the box. These games are quite rare.

Elric Role Playing Game

Elric is a fascinating challenge for one to four players. Each player commands one or more Young Kingdoms in a desperate struggle to assert their mastery over the world of Elric. Each must search for the bloody ring of victory through war and through facing the mystic challenges of this Hoaryland. In all-out conflict, they will precipitate the end of all existence through the actions that they alone control.
The Throne of Dominion stands vacant. You are challenged, nay dared, to march forth, face eternity and conquer all that stands before you. To the victor falls rightful claim to the powers and dominion of Melnibone, to the vanquished, only foul slavery and death can be expected.
Elric is based on the classic works of Michael Moorcock, who authorized the creation of this game. Game is complete and near mint condition. Game time is about 2 hours. For ages 10 and up. Game is in used condition and box was opened. Made in 1984 by Avalon Hill Game Company. Game Number 850

Starship Troopers

by Robert Heinlein's. Mint in box and never played. All the tiles have been separated and the game is complete. Bugs, Mr. Rico! Zillions of 'em. This war game is based upon the popular novel of Robert A. Heinlein. In the novel, Heinlein describes a futuristic war involving homo sapiens from our Earth (Terrans) against a Humanoid race (nicknamed the "Skinnies" for obvious physical attributes) and their co-belligerents, the totally alien Arachnids. Since this is a story of future wars and future advances in technology, much is changed in the future in the fields of weaponry, tactics, and or strategy. One thing remains the same, however; the fighting still rests on the shoulders of the individual infantryman. Although great starships has shuttle men between the distant solar systems and the power of individual weapons has risen to awesome heights, wars still cannot be won unless men venture onto the face of alien planets and fight the enemy on their home ground.
Game time is about 2 hours. Comes complete with rules of play, map board, tiles, dice, charts and more. For ages 12 and up. Bookcase game by Avalon Hill Game Company. Made in 1976 Game Number 820.

Dragonhunt

A complete game of Fantastic Battle Bookcase game. Game is in very good condition. Game pieces have been separated and placed in sandwich baggies. Object of the game is for 2-6 players to portray one of the valiant Hero Kings of Arawan. The winner of the game is the player who succeeds in slaying Brimstone the Dragon with his Kingdom's Magesword. He or She, will be acclaimed by all as winner and Paramount King of Arawan. Comes with easy to understand directions. Made by Avalon Hills 1982. Games weight is about 2 pounds. 838

Across 5 Aprils

A Civil War Pentagame. Fantasy role playing game contains five games in one. Game has Civil war battles of the 1st Bull Run, Pea Ridge, Shiloh, Gettysburg and Bentonville. Each battle has its own map and playing pieces, but all fie use the same set of Basic Rules. This game is extremely easy to learn, and is particularly well suited for beginning or first-time gamers. Has gaming concepts of phased movement, initiative, morale, and therefore, has much to offer the experienced gamer as well. Game play is fast, such as 1st Bull run and Pea Ridge can be finished within an hour or two. The hours games take about 3-4 hours. Game is complete and near mint condition. Number of players is 2. Made by victory games. 30035. Made in 1992. Game is complete and in excellent condition. For ages 12 and up. Recommended for 2 players.

Diplomacy

Game is complete and is in excellent condition. Diplomacy is basically a simple game in principle, but complex in execution. Each piece has the power of 1 and can move only on space each move. There is no element of chance. The play of the game combines careful planning as in Chess, with skill in negotiating deals and persuading other players to go with your plan. Diplomacy can have 4 to 7 players. The game is best with 7 players, but can be played well with less. Although the ultimate objective of the game is for one power to gain control of the majority of the board, the game can be played well deciding in advance exactly how many moves will be played in the game. Each person essentially guides the destinies of one European power through the intricacies of international politics. By negotiating alliances with other players and careful planning, each player seeks control of Europe. *Bottom of the box is pushed in about 1/2" inch towards the top, but nonetheless, excellent condition. "The Kennedys are said to play it at the White House and I understand the Western Alliance is demanding early assurance that Jack Sometimes wins" -Angus McGill, London Evening Standard. *Directions are copies of a download and are complete. Made in 1976. Has wood blocks for markers.