{"product_id":"thors-hammer","title":"Thor's Hammer","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thor's Hammer\"\u003c\/em\u003e is a logistics-focused war game set in an austere, arctic environment. Available to play in two-player mode or up to six players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis game is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e available to buyers authorized by the US Army CGSC.  To order this game, send an email from your official account to: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStephen.m.greenwald2.civ (at)army.mil    \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce we receive authorization from CGSC, we will send you an invoice with payment instructions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThor’s Hammer\u003c\/em\u003e is a logistics-focused wargame that is designed to demonstrate the unique challenges of conducting large-scale combat operations in an austere, arctic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wargame is set in the near future with Russia and NATO in conflict over Eastern Europe. Russia must quickly advance and seize control of the airfields and naval ports in Norway to prevent NATO from transporting supplies and military equipment across the Atlantic. From NATO’s perspective, it is vitally important to retain control of Norway, not only to preserve the territorial integrity of a NATO member, but also to ensure that NATO retains a bastion in Scandinavia to transport the needed combat power to Germany and Poland to sustain\u003cbr\u003ethe ongoing conflict in the Baltics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers must overcome problems such as: moving logistical supplies into country through the several Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) or Seaport of Debarkation (SPOD); transporting logistic supplies from APODs or SPODs to combat units; and anticipating the physical challenges of the environment will force the players to consider supply constraints throughout their campaign in Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core gameplay includes acquiring, transporting, and managing supplies while waging war is to teach players about anticipating future supply needs and current requirements. Players must balance moving new supplies into theater and investing in infrastructure\/assets. The air and naval warfare aspects of the game are deliberately simplified (cards only) to allow players to focus on the sustainment related to the ground combat forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is intended for 2 players or sides (2-3 players each).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \"Army Educational Wargame Series\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 14+\u003cbr\u003ePlayers: 2\u003cbr\u003eTime to play: 2+ hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList of Components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Playbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 26\" x 60\" inch Map Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 counter sheet of units and other markers, double sided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 counter sheet of tracking, logistics, and health markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 weather card decks (1 Fall, 1 Winter);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 player card decks, 1 Sustainment (with Logistics cards) and 1 Joint Capabilities deck for both NATO and Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 player aid cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 six sided dice (12d6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame Design - Jonathan Abshire, Jamie Hood, Zack Watson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopers - James Sterrett, Mike Dunn, Todd Guggisberg, Sebastian Bae, Mark Greenwald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsultation - CPT Vanessa Abshire, Logistics Officer, US Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImages - All images obtained through Creative Commons, DVIDS, or original art by\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurt Pangracs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations and Graphics - Curt Pangracs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal art and design - Curt Pangracs and Mark Greenwald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction - Mark Greenwald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Thanks - Georgetown University Wargaming Society (GUWS) and the students at the US Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Army University\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(C) 2026 Army Educational Wargame Series.\u003cbr\u003ePublished under license by Blue Panther LLC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Panther","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48566425845930,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/0313\/5146\/files\/ThorsHammerSHOPIFYLabelFront.jpg?v=1782250046","url":"https:\/\/www.bluepantherllc.mom\/products\/thors-hammer","provider":"Blue Panther","version":"1.0","type":"link"}