And worth every penny.”* – 4.5 out of 5 Stars - “Really, when you buy this game, you’re buying into the excellent, competitive, online environment, and it looks like a healthy community at this stage.”* NoHighScores – “…you’d be hard pressed to find a richer, more satisfying turn-based wargame on the platform.”* TouchGen – 4.5 out of 5 Stars - “Battle Academy is a welcoming but challenging experience.”* StrategyPrime – 4.5 out of 5 Stars - “Probably one of the finest strategy games you can find on the iPad just about now, and definitely a must-have.”* FortressAT – “Battle Academy is…a real game, a proper game…”* Esquire - “…this is the best game we’ve played yet on the iPad.”* – 82% - “A proper wargame! On the iPad!”* PCDome.hu – “…the ideal tactical casual wargame for iPad.”* SlideToPlay – 3 out of 4 - “…for those of you who are willing to take the challenge, you’ll encounter a highly engaging, absorbing and lengthy experience the likes of which has rarely been seen on iOS.”* BoardGameGeek – 3 of 4 Stars - “Hands down this is the most impressive war game yet on the platform.”*****************************************Description Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling game play driven by cutting edge technical innovation.Inspired by an original online game concept devised by the BBC, the game has more than 30 battles in a range of theatres of war from the North African desert through D-Day to the to the snowy Ardennes mountains where the Allies battled to repel the final German offensive.The team at Slitherine worked with Professor John Buckley, Military Historian at the University of Wolverhampton and a keen wargamer himself, to make sure that the strategy, tactics, scenarios and available firepower of the battles fought in WW2 were turned into realistic AI behaviour, powering expertly crafted battles.The revolutionary server-based PBEM++ Slitherine system completes the package, for a gaming experience that will certainly please both hard core wargamers and newcomers. For 24/7 tech support and updates at PocketTactics – 5 out of 5 - “In price, content, and execution, Battle Academy is a proud game from another time. IMPORTANT NOTE: BEST OF DC - VIP TOUR MIGHT BE SOLD OUT ON BUSY DAYS.*** Due to popular demand 50% sale extended to June 30th! ***Number#1 Strategy game in 42 stores.
START AT/PICK UP: Neptune Fountain in front of Library Of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building) Visit Washington DC’s major sites with guided walks and photo opportunitiesĮnjoy a boat cruise and boxed lunch on the Potomac River (March 15 to Oct 16 only) lunch is included Capitol Building and the National Archives Building Constitution.ĭelight in reserved, priority entrance into two of Washington DC's most sought-after attractions - the U.S. Note: Off-season, in lieu of boat cruise, visit Pentagon City Mall for shopping and lunch (lunch not included in off-season)Īfter the sightseeing tour, you’ll gain priority entrance into the National Archives Building for an up close and personal look at the original Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Lunch option can be selected when booking. On this VIP Tour, you will experience a relaxing boat cruise (with your guide) on the Potomac River (lunch included). You will spend 10 to 15-minutes at each stop with your guide shadowing you to share interesting facts along the way. Next, board our comfortable Shuttle and take a guided sightseeing tour of DC’s most famous landmarks and monuments - including views of the White House, the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Iwo Jima Statue, Korean War Veterans Memorial and U.S.
Along the way, you will see the Crypt, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. Capitol Building for a guided walking tour of this historic building - home to the Senate and the House of Representatives. Watch a film on the history of government in the U.S.and then continue touring the building to learn about the country’s legislature. Beat the long entrance lines and experience Washington, DC like a true insider.Įnjoy reserved entry into the U.S. Our Best of DC – VIP Tour begins at the Capitol Visitors Center.