October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 (1977)
- This game: Strategy 7, Luck 7, Interaction 5, Complexity 5.8, Theme 5
This game's strategy, luck, interaction, complexity and theme.
Overview
Strategy & Tactics magazine #61.
This game is a tactical simulation of combat in the Middle East during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The game included a map, 200 counters representing Israeli and Arab forces, and a 12-page rulebook.
Eight scenarios and two campaign games (which link multiple scenarios) are included for play. Victory conditions vary depending on the scenario. (e.g.- Victory in 'The Battle of Gamala' scenario is based on victory points; in 'Peled's Counterattack', victory is based on capturing Hill 6 on the map)
Extensive designer's notes and combat examples are included in the rulebook.
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