Brief description:
This is a board game which complements Ransom House Landmark Series book # 70 - The West Point Story. The book, written by Russell "Red" Reeder. was published in 1956. It is a realistic simulation of a cadet's progress from Plebe to Firstie.
OBJECT OF THE GAME
Enter the United States Military Academy at West Point as a plebe and be promoted, when a 1st classman, to the rank of Brigade Commander. To advance to Brigade Commander player must be promoted in grade from plebe to 1st classman by the achievement of scholastic points, and be promoted in rank from Corporal to Brigade Commander by accumulation of points and use of the Promotion Spinner. First player to accumulate 150 points in Scholastics, 50 points in Tactics, 50 points in Sports, 50 points in Popularity - and achieve promotion to Brigade Commander -- WINS THE GAME!
GAME COMPONENTS
4 Plastic Markers in 4 different colors
1 Plastic Dice Cup
2 Wooden Dice
1 Promotion Spinner
35 West Point Activity Cards
OBJECT OF THE GAME
Enter the United States Military Academy at West Point as a plebe and be promoted, when a 1st classman, to the rank of Brigade Commander. To advance to Brigade Commander player must be promoted in grade from plebe to 1st classman by the achievement of scholastic points, and be promoted in rank from Corporal to Brigade Commander by accumulation of points and use of the Promotion Spinner. First player to accumulate 150 points in Scholastics, 50 points in Tactics, 50 points in Sports, 50 points in Popularity - and achieve promotion to Brigade Commander -- WINS THE GAME!
GAME COMPONENTS
4 Plastic Markers in 4 different colors
1 Plastic Dice Cup
2 Wooden Dice
1 Promotion Spinner
35 West Point Activity Cards
Publication
Transogram & Random House