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Raid On Iran

On April 24,1980, the United States launched a rescue mission to free 53 hostages held captive in Iran. Three helicopters failed on the way. The mission was aborted. But what if it had gone in? Raid on Iran is a simulation of what might have been ... The American commandos must f...

Players

1-2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

1.86

Rating

6.05

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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth with frequent interaction, but limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth with frequent interaction, but limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

The game offers a high degree of variability with different experiences each time it is played. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. There is deep strategic depth, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a rewarding and engaging experience.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Raid on Iran is 6. The game has a notable but not exclusive impact of random elements 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 balanced mix of luck and strategy.

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On April 24,1980, the United States launched a rescue mission to free 53 hostages held captive in Iran. Three helicopters failed on the way. The mission was aborted. But what if it had gone in? Raid on Iran is a simulation of what might have been ... The American commandos must find and free the embassy hostages while holding off Iranian mobs and militants.

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Credits

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Designers

1
Steve Jackson (I)

Artists

2
David R. Deitrick Denis Loubet

Publishers

1
Steve Jackson Games

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