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Ice War

Microgame #9 in the Metagaming Microgames series, a Soviet invasion of Alaska during the Third World War.

Players

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.15

Rating

6.03

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Should this hit the table?

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Ice War has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.3

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Ice War has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Ice War has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful 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 each time it is played.

Luck profile

Ice War has a low influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a minimal impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

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Microgame #9 in the Metagaming Microgames series, a Soviet invasion of Alaska during the Third World War.

Mechanism

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hidden Movement Movement Points

Family

Players: Two Player Only Games Region: Arctic Series: MicroGame (Metagaming) States: Alaska Theme: Alternate History

Type

Wargames

Media

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Credits

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Designers

Keith Gross

Artists

Kenneth Rahman

Publishers

Hobby Japan Metagaming Sfera

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