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October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973

October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) · 1977
2120–600 min12+ yrs2.9/5 complexity6.9 BGG#9.685 BGG764CouplesStrategy
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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.

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October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 box art
official art · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

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.

game anatomy
Complexity2.9 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
120–600 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.685
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Q5How long does a game of October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 take?
A game of October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 takes about 120–600 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
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October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973?
October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.9 out of 5.
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