# The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998

The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998 is a board game for 2–6 players. It plays in 240–360 minutes. Ludoya players call it best with 4. The cheapest copy in stock is $123.15 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–6 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 240–360 minutes
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Categories:** Modern Warfare, Wargame, Civil War
- **Mechanics:** Variable Player Powers, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Events, Area Movement, Simulation

**Designers:** Hugh O'Donnell

**Artists:** Donal Hegarty

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphaspel | 1395 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/161225-the-troubles-shadow-war-in-northern-ireland-1964-1998 |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-troubles-shadow-war-in-northern-ireland-1964-1998)
- [The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-troubles-shadow-war-in-northern-ireland-1964-1998)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344136)

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