Vintage Avalon Hill Bookcase Game #813 – Rise and Decline of the Third Reich

Vintage Avalon Hill Bookcase Game #813 – Rise and Decline of the Third Reich

$20.00
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Vintage Avalon Hill Bookcase Game #813 – Rise and Decline of the Third Reich

Vintage Avalon Hill Bookcase Game #813 – Rise and Decline of the Third Reich

$20.00

Step back into the high-stakes theater of World War II grand strategy with this authentic vintage Avalon Hill Bookcase Game #813: Rise and Decline of the Third Reich. Originally published during the golden era of hex-and-counter wargaming, this legendary, highly complex simulation gives players complete political, economic, and military control over the European theater. From strategic oil management to massive airborne and naval invasions, Third Reich stands as one of the most influential grand-strategy board games ever designed.

This classic bookcase wargame is complete, with all original contents neatly accounted for inside. While the outer box shows definite age and heavy shelf wear from decades of storage, the internal maps, charts, and cardboard chits have been well-preserved. It is a fantastic find for a dedicated historical wargamer, an Avalon Hill completionist, or a retro board game collector who values a complete, gameplay-ready copy over a perfect exterior box.

Product Highlights

  • Official Avalon Hill Classic: A 100% genuine vintage bookcase series release (Design No. 813) from the legendary Baltimore-based wargaming publisher. Not a modern reprint or digital print.

  • Ultimate Grand Strategy: Features the legendary multi-map system, detailed production tracks, and complex rules covering political alignments, strategic warfare, and resource management.

  • 100% Complete Contents: Ready for immediate deployment to the table with all original rules, order of battle charts, mapboard sheets, and cardboard unit counters included.

Component Condition Statement (Complete / Aged & Worn Box)

  • The Bookcase Box: Fair to Good condition. The exterior slipcase box displays definite shelf wear, noticeable edge scuffing, corner softening, and general age-related surface fading/browning. The cardboard frame remains structurally intact to protect the contents on a shelf, but shows the character and wear of a heavily stored vintage game.

  • The Mapboard & Charts: Great condition. The original hex map sheets and national organization/Order of Battle charts are crisp and clean. The paper stock holds its structural strength with clean fold lines and no heavy water damage, severe ink running, or large tears.

  • The Game Counters: Great condition. The extensive sheet of military unit chits (Armor, Infantry, Air, and Naval fleets) are bagged inside. The print lines on the counters remain clear, sharp, and easy to read for complex tactical calculations.

  • Rulebooks: Complete and fully legible. Includes the primary rules manual showing only typical vintage paper oxidation (light tanning/yellowing) and gentle thumb wear from past lookups.

  • Storage Environment: Maintained strictly inside a smoke-free, pet-free, and climate-controlled hobby facility completely away from dampness or direct UV exposure.

Specifications

Feature Detail
Brand / Publisher Avalon Hill Game Co.
Product Line Avalon Hill Bookcase Game Series
Game Title / Catalog No. Rise and Decline of the Third Reich / No. 813
Genre World War II Grand Strategy / Hex-and-Counter Wargame
Player Count & Complexity 2-6 Players / High Complexity
Contents Included Hex Maps, Order of Battle Charts, Unit Counters, Rulebook, Box
Condition Pre-Owned / 100% Complete / Box Has Heavy Shelf Wear & Age

 

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