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Raid on Iran

Raid on Iran

Steve Jackson Games · 1980
1–260 min12+ yrs1.9/5 complexity6.0 BGG#21.279 BGG449CouplesStrategy
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On April 24,1980, the United States launched a rescue mission to free 53 hostages held captive in Iran. Three helicopters failed on the way. The mission was aborted.

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Raid on Iran box art
official art · Steve Jackson Games

On April 24,1980, the United States launched a rescue mission to free 53 hostages held captive in Iran. Three helicopters failed on the way. The mission was aborted. But what if it had gone in?

Raid on Iran is a simulation of what might have been ... The American commandos must find and free the embassy hostages while holding off Iranian mobs and militants.

game anatomy
Complexity1.9 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
60 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#21.279
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Q3How do you play Raid on Iran?
Raid on Iran is a fighting game, for 1–2 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring hexagon grid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Raid on Iran — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Raid on Iran support?
Raid on Iran is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Raid on Iran take?
A game of Raid on Iran takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Raid on Iran for?
Raid on Iran is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Raid on Iran?
Raid on Iran has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.9 out of 5.
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