Test of Arms
Test of Arms is a modern-day board wargame published in 1988 by Game Designers' Workshop. Contents
Test of Arms is a two-player tactical wargame that simulates various worldwide post-World War II conflicts. The game includes six geomorphic hex grid map sections, 480 counters, and 29 scenarios drawn from post-World War II tactical conflicts around the world. Gameplay
The game uses the rules system from GDW's previously published wargame, Team Yankee, using a simplified version of a traditional "I Go, You Go" system. The basic rules are not complex. During each turn, the first player has several phases:
 List artillery targets, and roll a die to see if air units are available
 Attack with some or all units where they are
 Movement. (Opponent may have opportunity for reactive fire.) Attack (any unit that did not fire in Phase 2
 Fire artillery
The second player then has the same phases to complete the current turn. Reception
Norman Smith reviewed Test of Arms for Games International magazine, and gave it 4 stars out of 5, and stated that "Despite its generalities the game gives a good representation of its subject and may have some appeal to the players of miniatures. It also plays well solitaire." Awards
At the 1989 Origins Awards, Test of Arms was a finalist for a Charles S. Roberts Award in the category "Best Post-World War II Board Game of 1988." Other reviews and commentary
Games Review Vol.1 #7
Casus Belli #50

References

Board games introduced in 1988
Game Designers' Workshop games