2014 · Wargame
Red Tide West: The Cold War & World War III in Europe
Hypothetical Warsaw Pact invasion of West Germany in the late 1980s, set within a wider Cold War conflict. The game focuses on a short campaign in which Soviet forces attempt to reach the French border within 15 days, while NATO seeks to halt or repel the advance before negotiations, alliance collapse, or nuclear escalation determine the outcome. Includes two maps and 560 counters.
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- 1–2 best 2
- Complexity
- 3.5 / 5
Modern WarfareSimulationDice RollingHexagon Grid
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