The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War
Published 1974
Strategy & Tactics magazine #42. The East is Red is a simulation on a strategic/operational level of a possible attempt by Soviet forces to invade and occupy Manchuria and North China sometime in the 1970s. Within the theatre of operations it is assumed that tactical nuclear weapons and atomic demolations will be used. The game is played with variants of two basic scenarios. The M-1 scenario variants postulate a hasty Soviet attack into China and the M-30 variants describe a later stronger attack. Variant counters, rules and scenarios were published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #226 - Jan/Feb 2005.
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- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 6 hours
- Weight
- Medium — 2.59/5
- Year
- 1974
- BGG Rating
- 6.03
- BGG Rank
- #18341
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War takes about 360 minutes.
The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War has a complexity rating of 2.59/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War is 12+.
The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War has a rating of 6.03/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 151 ratings. It is ranked #18341 overall.
The East is Red: The Sino Soviet War was designed by Jim Dunnigan. It was published in 1974.