# Insurgent Tide: Counterinsurgency in Iraq, 2003-2008

Insurgent Tide: Counterinsurgency in Iraq, 2003-2008 is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 180–240 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 1.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 1)
- **Playing time:** 180–240 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2026
- **Categories:** Modern Warfare, Wargame
- **Mechanics:** Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Set-up, Area Majority / Influence

**Designers:** Gregory M. Smith

**Artists:** Nadir Elfarra

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fantasiapelit | 76.2 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_246474 |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/insurgent-tide-counterinsurgency-in-iraq-2003-2008)
- [Insurgent Tide: Counterinsurgency in Iraq, 2003-2008 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/insurgent-tide-counterinsurgency-in-iraq-2003-2008)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/459162)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-24. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._