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James Clavell's Whirlwind

James Clavell's Whirlwind

FASA · 1988
2–6120–240 min12+ yrs1.8/5 complexity5.1 BGG145Strategy
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The game is based on Whirlwind, the novel by James Clavell, which is set against the revolution in Iran in 1979. Each player is a mercenary helicopter pilot leading missions in the revolution for a fat fee paid into his Swiss bank account.

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James Clavell's Whirlwind box art
official art · FASA

The game is based on Whirlwind, the novel by James Clavell, which is set against the revolution in Iran in 1979. Each player is a mercenary helicopter pilot leading missions in the revolution for a fat fee paid into his Swiss bank account. Gradually, one side of the revolution or the other will gain the upper hand and players may choose to declare loyalty to one side or the other in order to gain a cut of the revolutionary spoils

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.8 / 5
BGG rating5.1 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
120–240 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
12+ yrs

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James Clavell's Whirlwind is a adventure game, for 2–6 players, taking ~120–240 minutes, featuring alliances. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about James Clavell's Whirlwind — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does James Clavell's Whirlwind support?
James Clavell's Whirlwind is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of James Clavell's Whirlwind take?
A game of James Clavell's Whirlwind takes about 120–240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is James Clavell's Whirlwind for?
James Clavell's Whirlwind is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is James Clavell's Whirlwind?
James Clavell's Whirlwind has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.8 out of 5.
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