The China War

Published 1979

The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s, is an operational-level simulation of the (then) current military situation in Asia. The game consists of three scenarios. The first covers the first eight weeks of a full-scale war against the People's Republic of China (PRC) by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The second scenario examines the possibility of a second more serious war between Vietnam and the PRC. The third concerns a possible amphibious invasion of Taiwan in the context of an ongoing Sino-Soviet War. A hypothetical Soviet invasion of China in the nuclear age. Published as a magazine game in Strategy & Tactics magazine #76. Game Scale: Turn: 1 Week Hex: 78.2 Miles / 126 Kilometers Units: Division to Corps/Army Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full-color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (200 1/2" counters) One 12-page China War rules booklet One 6-sided dice

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Events Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation

Categories

Modern Warfare Wargame

Designers

Brad Hessel

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
The China War

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.58/5
Year
1979
BGG Rating
5.64
BGG Rank
#24102
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

The China War is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The China War takes about 120 minutes.
The China War has a complexity rating of 2.58/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The China War is 12+.
The China War has a rating of 5.64/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 192 ratings. It is ranked #24102 overall.
The China War was designed by Brad Hessel. It was published in 1979.