
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,106
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Goblin
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 1982

1975
Rules assistance for Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War
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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Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War is a board game released in 1975 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Howard Barasch and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
Part of the Modern Battles: Four Contemporary Conflicts which included standard rules for each game as well as exclusive rules for each game in the series. Chinese Farm covers the combat around the Suez Canal during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War 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 Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War is 90 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 Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War 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.
Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War are: Howard Barasch. 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 Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War 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.