Lion of Ethiopia

Published 1990

This game is a two-player simulation of the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935-36. This war holds the distinction of being the largest colonial war ever fought in Africa and was the first round of the European portion of what would become World War II. The game includes a 12 page rulebook, a 22" x 34" mapsheet, and 166 counters. For the Italians, victory is determined by occupation of a number of geographical locations or the complete destruction of the Ethiopian army. For the Ethiopians, they must occupy Massawa and Mogadisho, destroy both Italian HQs, destroy the entire Italian army, or prevent the Italians from winning by Turn 22.

Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Wargame

Designers

Michael Duffield

Publishers

Kokusai-Tsushin Co. Ltd. (国際通信社) XTR Corp
Lion of Ethiopia

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.25/5
Year
1990
BGG Rating
7.29
BGG Rank
#9694
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Lion of Ethiopia is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Lion of Ethiopia takes about 120 minutes.
Lion of Ethiopia has a complexity rating of 2.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Lion of Ethiopia is 12+.
Lion of Ethiopia has a rating of 7.29/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 140 ratings. It is ranked #9694 overall.
Lion of Ethiopia was designed by Michael Duffield. It was published in 1990.