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Test of Arms

Test of Arms

Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games) · 1988
2120 min12+ yrs2.2/5 complexity6.2 BGG#18.089 BGG338CouplesStrategy
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Test of Arms is part of GDW's First Battle series. It covers post-WWII tactical engagements, with scenarios for Ogaden War, the Angolan Civil War, the Korean War, Lebanese Wars, Arab-Israeli Wars, Indo-Pakistani Wars, Libya vs.

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Test of Arms box art
official art · Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)

Test of Arms is part of GDW's First Battle series. It covers post-WWII tactical engagements, with scenarios for Ogaden War, the Angolan Civil War, the Korean War, Lebanese Wars, Arab-Israeli Wars, Indo-Pakistani Wars, Libya vs. Egypt, Libya vs. Chad, Indochinese Wars, the Persian Gulf War, Soviets in Afghanistan, the Contra War, the Falklands War, and the Assault on Grenada. It uses geomorphic mapboards to represent the different lands fought over.

Game scale is 200 meters per hex, individual vehicles, infantry units are squads, weapons teams and individual leaders. Each game turn represents approximately 5 to 8 minutes (not specifically mentioned in the rules).

Contents:

  • Rules Booklet
  • Scenario Booklet (29 Scenarios)
  • 2 Counter sheets (240 x 2)
  • 6 Geomorphic Maps (#'s 1 to 6)
  • 1 Campaign Map
  • Counter Tray with lid
  • 1 D6
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Complexity2.2 / 5
BGG rating6.2 / 10
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CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#18.089

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Q4How many players does Test of Arms support?
Test of Arms is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Test of Arms take?
A game of Test of Arms takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Test of Arms for?
Test of Arms is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Test of Arms?
Test of Arms has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.2 out of 5.
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