Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
The Korean War: June 1950-May 1951 is an Operational level wargame simulation of the first year of the conflict for control of the Korean peninsula, from the first North Korean attack, through UN-forces invasion of Inchon and the subsequent drive into North Korea that unleashed the Chinese counter attack. (From back of box): - Two 22 x 34-inch mapsheets.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Zone of Control
Restrict or influence movement through areas controlled by nearby pieces.
Read the full game description
The Korean War: June 1950-May 1951 is an Operational level wargame simulation of the first year of the conflict for control of the Korean peninsula, from the first North Korean attack, through UN-forces invasion of Inchon and the subsequent drive into North Korea that unleashed the Chinese counter attack. (From back of box): - Two 22 x 34-inch mapsheets. - Scale: 7.5 miles/hex; 1 month/turn; - units are divisions, regiments & brigades.