Across Suez

Published 1980

Across Suez is an operational level simulation of the Battle of Chinese Farm, 15 October 1973. The Israeli high command planned to cross the Suez Canal in order to isolate the Egyptian Third Army, but two Egyptian divisions threatened to block the Israeli counteroffensive. Across Suez is a relatively simple, yet challenging recreation of the wildest and most important battle of the October War. Such elements as surprise and shock of first combat, combined arms combat, Canal crossing, as well as artillery bombardment and support have been captured in a game system that is easily grasped and yet allows subtle strategic decisions on both sides. Across Suez contains an 11" x 17" map of the area around Chinese Farm in the Sinai, 100 cardboard playing pieces, rules booklet, and various playing aids. Also published by Hobby Japan in Basic 3, together with Bulge and Leningrad.

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Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Modern Warfare Wargame

Designers

Jim Dunnigan Mark Herman

Publishers

Decision Games (I) Hobby Japan Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Across Suez

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.07/5
Year
1980
BGG Rating
6.32
BGG Rank
#11999
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Across Suez is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Across Suez takes about 120 minutes.
Across Suez has a complexity rating of 2.07/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Across Suez is 12+.
Across Suez has a rating of 6.32/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 196 ratings. It is ranked #11999 overall.
Across Suez was designed by Jim Dunnigan, Mark Herman. It was published in 1980.