Lock 'n Load Publishing announced today that their board game, Island War Deluxe is ready for purchase at www.locknloadgame.com .

The company says that Island War Deluxe is its most ambitious downloadable project yet. A tactical game covering the battles in the South and Central Pacific in World War II, Island War deluxe places the player in the shoes of a Japanese or U.S. Marine company/ battalion commander. The system design is by Mark Walker, Mark and Bill Wilder (The Proud and the Few, numerous Steel Panthers campaigns and scenarios) designed the scenarios, and the art is by Nicolas Eskubi and David Julien. Gamers direct squads, leaders, tanks, artillery, and air support across four geomorphic maps as you recreate some of the most famous engagements of the era.

The game ships with over 131 counters, four geomorphic maps, a simple, yet colorful rules system, and seven scenarios. This engaging game can be downloaded, printed, and ready to play in less time than it takes to watch the Yankees blow a three run lead.