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Test of Arms

Test of Arms 1988

Design Frank Chadwick , Marc W. Miller , Lester Smith Art James Colton McGonigle Publisher Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)
6.2 /10
BGG rating
#18904
BGG rank
2.2
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
120
Minutes
12
Age
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About the Game

Test of Arms is part of GDW's First Battle series. It covers post-WWII tactical engagements, with scenarios for Ogaden War, the Angolan Civil War, the Korean War, Lebanese Wars, Arab-Israeli Wars, Indo-Pakistani Wars, Libya vs. Egypt, Libya vs. Chad, Indochinese Wars, the Persian Gulf War, Soviets in Afghanistan, the Contra War, the Falklands War, and the Assault on Grenada. It uses geomorphic mapboards to represent the different lands fought over.

Game scale is 200 meters per hex, individual vehicles, infantry units are squads, weapons teams and individual leaders. Each game turn represents approximately 5 to 8 minutes (not specifically mentioned in the rules).

Contents:

- Rules Booklet - Scenario Booklet (29 Scenarios) - 2 Counter sheets (240 x 2) - 6 Geomorphic Maps (#'s 1 to 6) - 1 Campaign Map - Counter Tray with lid - 1 D6

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Categories
Korean War Modern Warfare Wargame
Mechanics
Hexagon Grid Modular Board
BGG ratings
100 · geek rating 5.52
BGG data
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