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Able Archer

Able Archer

(Web published) · 2016
2–40 min12+ yrs3.0/5 complexity7.0 BGG2Strategy
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"Able Archer" is wargaming systém, which will put players into role of company or battalion commanders durning fictional conflict in 1983. You will assume command of NATO or WARPAC ground forces.

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"Able Archer" is wargaming systém, which will put players into role of company or battalion commanders durning fictional conflict in 1983. You will assume command of NATO or WARPAC ground forces. You will lead tanks,infantry but even artillery or airforces. You will be fighting in conflict that was greatest fear of every politician and commander durning Cold war. Can you defeat Soviets before they could reach the Rhine? Or will you lead final push towards the Paris as Soviet commander? Able Archer unlike many games situated in Cold war gone hot scenário, is played in 1:1 scale. That means 1 vehicle represent one vehicle, base of infantry represents team and so on. In smaller games you will lead companies, while in larger games you can command battalions or even regiment worth of troops.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
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Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
0 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Able Archer?
Able Archer is a miniatures game, for 2–4 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Able Archer — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Able Archer support?
Able Archer is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Able Archer take?
A game of Able Archer takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Able Archer for?
Able Archer is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Able Archer?
Able Archer has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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