
Modern Warfare
The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998
Simulate the Northern Ireland conflict from 1964 to 1998 in a card-driven game for two to six players. Each player guides a faction, including British forces, security services, paramilitary groups, or nationalist and unionist politicians, using actions and narrative cards to influence political and military affairs. The game covers international involvement, cross-border relations, technological and intelligence developments, and the major historical periods leading to the peace process.
- Players
- 2–6 best 4
- Playing time
- 240–360 min
- Complexity
- 2 / 5
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