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Lion of Malaya

Lion of Malaya

Flying Pig Games · 2016
2120–150 min15+ yrs2.5/5 complexity6.0 BGG83CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Lion of Malaya?

Publisher's ad copy: "This game from designer Arrigo Velicogna recreates the Malayan Campaign in WWII. A motley assortment of Indians, Australians, and Brits are trying to hold Singapore and Malaya against the Imperial Japanese war machine.

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Lion of Malaya box art
official art · Flying Pig Games

Publisher's ad copy: "This game from designer Arrigo Velicogna recreates the Malayan Campaign in WWII. A motley assortment of Indians, Australians, and Brits are trying to hold Singapore and Malaya against the Imperial Japanese war machine.

Clever fatigue rules simulate the mounting exhaustion and dread. Nuanced air rules-- that's right, baby!, Air rules!-- and the assignment of tank and anti-tank assets deftly emphasizes their importance in modern warfare. The Commonwealth is in a desperate situation, but the game's just as tough for the Japanese, who must win a total victory, or no victory at all. It's WW2 gaming at its finest, and it's coming in the sixth issue of Yaah! Magazine.

The game uses 84 counters, one 11x17 inch map of Malaya, and an 8.5x11 inch inset map of Singapore. Extensive designer's notes and historical background material is provided as well."

game anatomy
Complexity2.5 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120–150 min
Players
2
Recommended age
15+ yrs
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Lion of Malaya is a wargame game, for 2 players, taking ~120–150 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Lion of Malaya — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Lion of Malaya support?
Lion of Malaya is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Lion of Malaya take?
A game of Lion of Malaya takes about 120–150 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Lion of Malaya for?
Lion of Malaya is recommended from age 15.
Q7How complex is Lion of Malaya?
Lion of Malaya has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.
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