ATS Rulebook 2014 (Core System)

The Advanced Tobruk System (ATS) is the result of a multi-decade collaboration that continues the work that went into the ground-breaking "Board Wargame of the Year" TOBRUK. A passing of the torch by intent, the aim was to take intricate ordnance data that broke the mold, and later provded too complex for the commercial boardgame market of the mid 1970s, and communicate the web of outcomes in a way that could be understood by laypersons, while embraced by professionals in a simulation that was, with the release of ADVANCED TOBRUK, nominated for "Board Wargame of the Year" following its debut in 2002.

ATS recreates tactical-level combat in a detailed and realistic manner. The ATS Rulebook 2014 is the foundation of the entire Advanced Tobruk System. Every module, expansion, and scenario set uses this rules engine. Infantry, AFV, ordnance, spotting, movement, morale, and scenario structure are all defined here. Ownership of this rulebook is required for all ATS releases.

In the years that followed, continued development attracted the attention and input of members of the ordance engineering, intelligence and military simulation communities at the highest levels. This attention culminated in a formal CRADA between the publisher and [REDACTED], and the publication of the DTIC "A New Vehicle Damage Model for Use in Wargaming" in May 2026, co-authored by the designer/publisher of ATS.

Each weapon or vehicle counter represents one weapon or vehicle. Personnel units vary, representing squads, crews, artillery forward observers, BAR gunners, non-commissioned officers and officers. NCOs and officers are referred to as LEADERS in the game. Each game turn represents about ninety seconds of real time. Each hex represents 50 yards of terrain. If you are new to ATS or returning after time away, this is the place to start. The 2014 edition consolidates years of development and remains the standard reference for all ATS modules.

ATS Crusader 2025 Classic Edition

ATS Red Line Tobruk 2025 Classic Edition

ATS DAK Classic 2025

ATS Khamsin 2025 Classic Edition

ATS Killing Fields 2025 Classic Edition

ATS s.Pz.Abt. 501 Classic Edition 2025

ATS Tel El Eisa 2025 Classic Edition

ATS Trig 33 Classic Edition 2025

ATS Hill 255 Pork Chop 2025 Classic Edition

ATS Bay of Pigs 2026 Classic Edition

ATS Tomahawks 2025 Classic Edition

CWATS is the Civil War Advanced Tactical System. This series covers tactical combat during the American Civil War using the ATS engine adapted for period weapons, formations, and battlefield conditions. Infantry, artillery, and cavalry interactions are modeled with attention to historical detail.

CWATS 3.0 Rules and Play Aid Set

CWATS 3.0 Counter Collection 1

CWATS 3.0 Peach Orchard

CWATS 3.0 Oak Hill

CWATS 3.0 The Wheatfield

CWATS 3.0 Culps Hill

CWATS 3.0 Picketts Charge

CWATS 3.0 Bliss Farm

CWATS 3.0 Barlows Knoll

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