
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,576
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The Next War: Modern Conflict in Europe
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1978

1986
Rules assistance for Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean is a board game released in 1986 for 2 players, 360–2400 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Herman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
Aegean Strike presents a comprehensive and realistic picture of the interplay between ground, air, and naval forces in modern warfare. The highly interactive sequence of play allows players to act and react to the changing battle situation. The integration of combat arms occurs on both the operational and strategic level. Scenarios include a Libyan - Egyptian War, Turkish Missile Crisis, Greco-Turkish War, and, of course, WWIII. Gulf Strike is not needed to play Aegean Strike, however, a link-up scenario is included.
Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean is 360–2400 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean has a complexity rating of 4.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean belongs to these categories: Wargame, Modern Warfare, and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean are: Mark Herman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Aegean Strike: Land, Air, and Sea Combat in the Eastern Mediterranean as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.