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Holy War: Afghanistan

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

3.11

Rating

6.22

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.3

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Holy War: Afghanistan has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience with each playthrough.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Holy War: Afghanistan is 4.67, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements, such as dice rolls or card draws, have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. However, the game still has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with the outcome being influenced by both luck and player decisions.

Overview

"Holy War: Afghanistan" is a two-player wargame covering the war in Afghanistan between the communist regime supported by Soviet troops and equipment, and the Afghan Resistance. The game is strategic in scale, with units representing divisions and brigades. Aspects of the war covered in the game include conventional and guerilla warfare, politics and the possibility of foreign intervention. The game includes a campaign and several shorter scenarios. Game components include 22" by 17" map, 200 unit counters, and a rule booklet.

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Credits

Designers

1
Joseph Miranda

Artists

1
Mark Simonitch

Publishers

1
Decision Games (I)

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