Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles

Published 1991

Ths game is a one- or two-player operational simulation of the Gulf War. It focuses almost exclusively on the Coalition ground war that liberated Kuwait and shattered the occupying Iraqi army. The game includes a 22" x 34" hex map of the significant terrain in the Kuwaiti Theatre of Operations, 192 counters, and 20 pages of rules, charts, and tables. Rules are split into both a basic and an advanced game. There are separate rules for solitaire play. The U.S./Coalition player must completely liberate Kuwait to have a chance to win. If Kuwait is liberated within 12 game turns, the player who has gained the most 'points' in inflicting losses on their opponent, wins. The Coalition player must be aggressive in order to completly clear Iraqi units from all Kuwaiti cities, towns, oilfields, and airfields, otherwise the Iraqi player will win.

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Players
1-2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.44/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
5.95
BGG Rank
#21334
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles takes about 180 minutes.
Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles has a complexity rating of 2.44/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles has a rating of 5.95/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 99 ratings. It is ranked #21334 overall.
Desert Storm: The Mother of All Battles was designed by Bo Eldridge. It was published in 1991.