Cover art for Ignorant Armies: The Iran-Iraq War, 1980-88

Ignorant Armies: The Iran-Iraq War, 1980-88

2003 · BGG
Avg rating
6.71
Bayes rating
5.54
Weight
2.55 (Medium)
Players
1-2
Playtime
4 hr
Ratings count
77

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Description

Strategy & Tactics magazine #215. An aptly named simulation of the 1980-1988 war between Iran and Iraq. This game features everything from human wave assaults to chemical and missile attacks. This 8 years war before the fall of Saddam Hussien's regime undermines the tragedy of the Iraqi people 5 years later.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Dice rolling Resource & economic management

Game type

Wargame Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Decision Games (I)

Designers

Philip Sharp