Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII

About this board game

Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers is a WWII platoon-level skirmish miniatures wargame for two players, with games lasting about 120 minutes. Each model represents one soldier or vehicle, placing the action at a detailed small-unit scale.

The rules are designed to be easy to learn and limit the use of charts as much as possible. Many mechanics have an intuitive feel, helping the game flow smoothly and quickly while keeping attention on the developing skirmish.

• Alternate unit activation keeps both players involved throughout the game.
• Units can move and shoot, and may also close assault.
• Shooting ability is tied directly to the distance a unit moves.
• Guns and vehicles must acquire their targets before they can fire.

This activation system creates a direct connection between movement and firepower. Players must consider how far a unit moves, since that distance affects its shooting ability, while guns and vehicles have the additional requirement of acquiring a target.

Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers focuses on infantry and vehicle small-unit combat in World War II. Its streamlined approach and limited chart use support quick turns and a smooth sequence of actions.

The result is a game that tends to be fast and bloody, delivering a compact miniatures wargaming experience centered on platoon-level engagements.