
2026 · Modern Warfare
King of the Middle East: Before the Armageddon
Command a Middle Eastern nation in 1950, as departing empires leave a power vacuum and military tensions rise. Take turns conquering cities controlled by rival nations while defending your own. The game ends when one player controls all six capital cities and declares total victory.
- Players
- 2–6 best 5
- Playing time
- 60–360 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 1 / 5
WargameVariable Player PowersDice RollingTurn Order: Progressive
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