And, yes, I know neither Marine: 2002 or Artifact took place in the 1950s but they did have factions battling over the Moon…
From Plus1Hammer:
A strategic tabletop wargame where retro scifi miniatures fight for control of the Moon! Will the Earth Forces conquer or be defeated!
- ASSAULT ON FORTRESS MOON is a 2- 4 player Strategic War Game set in 1950’s alternate history!
- Approx 3-4hrs to play Full Game. Scenarios range from 30mins to 1hr. Ages 13 and up.
- 1 Player takes control of a faction known as the LUNAR COLONISTS, lunar miners who have taken control of the Mining Facilities and are holding hostage the precious energy source known as ELEMENT X!
- The remaining 3 players command the EARTH FORCES, three countries (Republic of China, USA, & USSR) who have joined forces to launch wave after wave of invasions in order to reclaim their Mine-bases.
- Each faction has 6 turns to complete their goals. Can the Lunar Colonists hold onto to 15 Mine-bases or will the Earth Forces (collectively) take control of 16 Mine-bases and reclaim the Moon’s resource of Element X before the resources on Earth deplete!
- Endure the War on the Moonby playing the Full Game (approx. 3-4hrs) or choose from 1 of 4 Scenarios for quicker game play when there just isn’t enough time for a full on war!
- Includes 10 different miniatures designed with the Golden Age of Science Fiction in mind!
- Artwork from leading comic book artists, Buzz Setzer, Darryl Banks & Charles Barnett III that truly capture the feeling of 1950’s Sci-fi!
