some FAQs
We've had a number of questions posed to us recently regarding Invasion 1940 which is being held on 10th June, so I thought it would be useful to share some of the questions and answers as this may be helpful.
Q: We're in a team/large group, can we book a provisional place?
YES - We've taken a number of provisional team bookings. We appreciate that most teams only book 1 game in advance given the costs involved. Many teams will be going to games in the calendar that preceed Invasion 1940. These teams want to play Invasion 1940 and ensure they are all on the both the same team and in the same platoon.
We have been and are taking provisional bookings from teams. The maximum platoon size is only 35 [4 platoons in the game = 140 players in total] so if there a groups of of players or teams who wish to play together on a certain side, but don't currently have funds please email
info@invasion1940.co.uk We can hold provisional places on the order of battle and do our best to ensure you play together in your preferred platoon & team.
Places will only be held for a limited period of a few weeks as if payment isn't received and other players book in and pay we will release the places. Its like having a no-cash deposit, albeit with the caveat that if places aren't confirmed by payment in time, they will be lost.
Q: Will HPAC be present?
Yes - HPAC will be present supplying air to 4500psi. There will be self-fill stations at *both* safe zones. British players at the far end of the site will therefore be able to re-fill their HPA tanks from the comfort of their own safe zone, which is also their spawn point.
Q: Will anyone be selling paintball equipment and the like as per other paintball games?
Yes - NPS - National Paintball Supply will be present with their truck. They will be providing all the paint [therefore keeping it at the correct temperature] and will also be selling all the usual equipment and spares
Q: What facilities will be available in the new safe Zone?
A brand new safe zone down the far end of the field is being constructed for Invasion 1940. This will be used by British forces during the game as their safe zone and spawn point. This is where the British commanders will give their mission briefings [away from the ears of the Germans ...]. The zone will be covered to provide protection from the elements. As well as self fill air, picnic tables and toilet and chrono facilities will be provided.
Q: Is a map of the scenario game available?
Yes. A high res colour map is available for download in .bmp format from here:
http://www.invasion1940.co.uk/I1940map_0018.bmp
What missions will we be playing?
The scenario mission briefing document should be published in the next few days. This contains full details of all 10 missions that have been designed. Only 4 of the missions will actually be played due to the dynamic nature of the game play.
What is the deal with Scenario/Combat Vests?
In the rules it states that with the exception of players are wearing authentic and appropriate WW2 costumes, they must wear the platoon t-shirt given to each player participating in the game. We have been asked whether this means that players with combat vests/chest rigs will not be able to wear them. This is
NOT the case. Please bring your normal vests/webbing/battlepacks. If your vest is of the type that only the sleeves of the t-shirt are visible, then that is not a problem. All players will be issued with Red [German] or Blue [British] armbands so IFF should not be a problem.
I'm not in a team can I still play?
Yes - absolutely! We've had a number of queries about the team name field at the bottom of the booking form. The team name section on the booking form is included to help the administration of those who are in teams. If you are an individual player or a group of friends then just leave the field blank. You will be made very welcome and your platoon commanders will ensure that you are fully integrated with the other members of the platoon and get stuck into the action.
Are any platoons sold out?
Not yet, but the Home Guard platoon is 95% full. 65/140 tickets have been sold with some platoons proving very popular. If you have a particular platoon/team preference, then please email
info@invasion1940.co.uk as per above. To ensure your place by booking, please call 0808 1800 888 or download the booking form from the invasion 1940 website.
The FAQ section of the website will be updated in due course.
If you have any other questions, please email
info@invasion1940.co.uk
