Free Fire Zone - Brookhurst Hobbies Version 2.1

Free Fire Zone Version 2.1 is available from Brookhurst Hobbies and I extend my thanks to Henry at Brookhurst Hobbies for the opportunity to see the new publication first hand.

The rules themselves remain unchanged although the overall presentation of the material is a considerable improvement over the original 2nd edition. The quality of the publication is much better and the addition of new, clearer, images adds to this sense of a professional production.

An interesting Appendix ('Additional Information and Optional Rules') has been added which details some web sites of interest to gamers of this period (especially if they use FFZ rules) as well as a good article on alternative methods of representing the area of effect from artillery. Revised small arms fire factors are also detailed as well as a brief introduction to NVA kit.

Most impressive is the new cover which leaves one in no doubt about the contents of this rules set.

Overall I would say that this is more of a cosmetic, though welcome, revision of the rules set which will add to the increasing appeal of this period of wargaming. Any newcomers to the hobby who are looking for a well presented, clear and attractive set of rules would do well to consider FFZ.

Rumor has it that the actual mechanisms are now being looked at and with a bit of luck more optional rules will emerge. The rules remain very suited to the period although I still feel that FFZ could well be developed further especially in the areas which I have already mentioned.