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Guns of the Askari
Rank #15150

Guns of the Askari

2012

Designed by John Gorkowski

Published by Against the Odds, LPS, Inc.

Rating
7.2
Weight
2.7/5
Mechanics
Description

ato website gun askari goa recreate imperial struggle east africa wwi overlook campaign feature classic land battle naval engagement lake flotillas cruiser duel sea finally hit run guerrilla engagement open conventional forceonforce battle dominate infantry machine gun trench low troop density wide open space enable war movement spearhead south african cavalry break stalemate mid leave von lettowvorbeck choice surrender guerrilla war choose drag weary pursuer series run battle portuguese east africadesigne wwi game specialist john gorkowski gun askari feature halfinch color counter represent force varied rifle company armor car naval unit ocean lake supply unit side depend artillery unit backprinte sidersquos color capture againthe game offer different scenario complete campaign guerrilla operation period combat mechanic change nature conflict evolve turn variable end pointthe game play player give option german british belgian player make possible ldquoneutralrdquo portuguese join german sidecan command greatly superior number well ally commander command mix european native troop include sailor scuttle german cruiser manage right balance caution audacity foe offbalance elude destruction choice odd magazine gun askarimap color quotxquot mapsheetcounter color quot diecut piecesrules length pageschart table pagescomplexity mediumsolitaire suitability averageplaye time hour

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