Quick answer
If you own World At War 85 and want a self-contained expansion that ties three campaigns into a single strategic narrative, Storming the Gap is the next box to buy.
What the expansion actually contains
Storming the Gap bundles three linked modules in one box: the Soviet 79th Guards Tank Division pushing toward Frankfurt, a Czech army advancing into southwestern Germany, and a campaign layer that decides where each force goes next. That shared campaign structure is the main reason to pick this up over buying individual scenario packs.
Where it fits in the system
This is not a core rulebook or a standalone game. You need the World At War 85 core rules to play. It also assumes you are comfortable with battalion-to-regimental scale Cold War ground combat. If you already own multiple World At War 85 expansions, check whether your existing modules cover similar terrain or forces before doubling up.
Decision rules
- You want a linked campaign, not standalone scenarios: If your group prefers a narrative arc where one battle's outcome affects the next, the campaign layer in Storming the Gap delivers that. If you only play one-off games, a scenario pack might be cheaper.
- You already own the core rules: Confirm you have the World At War 85 core rules. This expansion adds forces and scenarios but does not include the basic combat system. Check your shelf before ordering.
- You want a specific force or theater: The expansion focuses on the southern sector of a Soviet advance into Germany. If you want North Sea or Baltic approaches, look at other World At War 85 modules.
Product facts
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World At War 85: Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack: The box contains three modules: Defense of Frankfurt (urban fighting against the 79th Guards), a Czech army module, and a campaign layer that determines where each force deploys. You get a complete mini-campaign out of one purchase rather than assembling it from separate packs, which saves shelf space and setup time.
World At War 85: Storming the Gap - The Expansion Pack
Is this expansion right for you?
Best for
- Players who want a self-contained campaign with a strategic layer
- Owners of World At War 85 core rules looking for a large, linked set of scenarios
Not for
- New players who do not yet own the core rules
- Collectors who prefer individual scenario packs without campaign ties
