Produktbeschreibung
The modern wars in Africa provide a rich arena of different and unique gaming situations beyond WWII in North Africa (where most wargames have concentrated their examination of wars in Africa). Some of these wars were short affairs of a few months, while others raged for twenty years or more. Each of these modern African wars shaped the political and military future of the continent and they are still finding their way into today’s headlines.
The Last King of Scotland, by designer Dennis Bishop, simulates the Uganda-Tanzania War of 1978-1979 that ousted Uganda's President for Life, Idi Amin Dada. With a seeming fascination for all things Scottish, Idi Amin referred to himself as the “uncrowned king of Scotland.” When Amin fled Uganda, in a sense he truly became "The Last King of Scotland."
Game Data:
Number of Players: 1-2
Ages: 13 and up
Playing Time: Approximately 90 minutes
Complexity: 4 on a 9 scale
Solitaire Suitability: 7 on a 9 scale
Scale: Each turn is 1 month of real time; each hex is 30 miles across, and each unit represents sizes from a platoon to a battalion
What's In The Box?:
• One 16 page, full-color Standard Rules booklet (Exclusive Rules included)
• One 11" x 17" game map
• 85 thick, two-sided, multi-shaped game pieces
• Five six-sided 12mm dice
• One 11" x 17" mounted, jigsaw-cut game map
• One bright red, 9 1/4" x 5 7/8" Standard cardboard VPG game box
• One beautiful box cover sleeve
• One "Wipes-A-Lot" napkin
• One charcoal desiccant packet
What They're Saying:
- "If you’ve always been a little curious about what this wargame thing is all about, The Last King of Scotland is a great place to begin. It’s intuitive, clean, and brisk, and looks a good sight better than most wargames. And perhaps most interestingly, I now have some fascinating historical insight about a little-known war." - Nate Owens (Fortress: Ameritrash)
- "...deals with a modern conflict in Africa, which is a pretty rare topic in board games. Although combat relies heavily on the rolling of dice, there are a few twists and tweaks that give the system a fresh feel. The rules are clear, which ensures fluent flow of the game. Players can therefore just concentrate on their long term strategic goals. The only limiting thing in strategic planning is the terrain itself, which forces the Tanzanian player to concentrate fighting to the main roads. Even with this limitation, the Tanzanians still have multiple ways to victory. I also enjoyed the game’s short length. One game lasts under an hour, so couple of games can easily be played in an evening." - Leevi Rantala (Lautapeliopas)
Credits:
Game Design: Dennis Bishop
Docs and Development: Bryan Armor and Alan Emrich
Art: Tim Allen
Playtesting: Wulf Corbett, Gary Cope, Steve Darell, Keith Mageau, Andy Nicoll, James Nolan, Scott Peth, Duncan Rice, Doug Southwell, Norm Stewart, John Stryker, Ian Wakeham
Proofreading: Bill Barrett, Ian Wakeham |
