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Urban Operations

Urban Operations

Draco Ideas · 2017
1–690–300 min14+ yrs3.6/5 complexity7.2 BGG#11.162 BGG375Strategy
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Discover brand new game mechanisms for tactical Modern Warfare! Urban Operations uses blocks to simulate the Fog of War, and blocks rotation to show units hits.

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Discover brand new game mechanisms for tactical Modern Warfare!

Urban Operations uses blocks to simulate the Fog of War, and blocks rotation to show units hits.

3 campaigns (16 scenarios) including some famous fights:

Fulda - NATO vs Warsaw Pact (6 scenarios)
Mogadishu (6 scenarios)
Four Aces - elite units of 4 nations
    US Marines in Fallujah (04) 
    French Foreign Legion at Kolwezi (78) 
    Russian Paratroopers in Groszny (99), 
    British Desert Rats in Bassrah (03)

Game system: simple but efficient

From the very beginning the development of Urban Operations, all the complexities that occur in urban warfare have been taken into account. On a classical game board, terrain symbols on the map and specially designed rules help to represent weapons effects, which are one of the main sources of casualties during urban fightings.

In the same way, the map system allows the management of distant fire, even from building to building, as well as close quarter battle from room to room. When explosives are used to breach walls, or when a shell hits its target, collateral effects of the explosion are taken into account. It was also critical to integrate one of the major players of today’s conflicts, which is the civilian population. The presence of non-combatants often complicates the way forces can use their weapons, especially against irregular opponents.

In addition, the presence of tactical leaders is a real asset for assault squads. And combat service support teams can deliver logistical support on the frontline, in order to enhance the operational status of any element.

Components: • Boxed game • 5 maps: Four 72cm x 54cm and one 72cm x 13cm • Two 24cm x 30cm game maps (underground) • 199 die-cut counters • One 82 and one 74 sticker sheet • 160 wooden blocks • Rules booklet • 3 Campaign rules booklets • 16 scenario player aids • 2 player aids in english • 1 set of 144 playing cards • 2 dice

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity3.6 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
90–300 min
Players
1–6
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#11.162

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Q4How many players does Urban Operations support?
Urban Operations is played by 1–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Urban Operations take?
A game of Urban Operations takes about 90–300 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Urban Operations for?
Urban Operations is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Urban Operations?
Urban Operations has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.6 out of 5.
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