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Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame
2022
Rules assistance for Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame
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- 1 player
- 15–40 min
- 16+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame
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Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame is a board game released in 2022 for 1 player, 15–40 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Mike Lambo and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
3 Squadron of the Australian Special Air Force Service Regiment (SAS) arrived in Vietnam in June 1966. Their objectives were to undertake reconnaissance patrols and to observe enemy movement, as well as to conduct offensive missions deep in enemy territory. They often operated in groups as small as four and moved slowly through thick jungle and bushland. The kill ratio of the SAS was surpassed by no other Australian unit in Vietnam. They were feared by the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong who referred to them as the ‘Ghosts of the Jungle’. In the game, it’s 1966 and Sergeant Allen, together with Troopers Baker, Clarke and Dixon of the Third SAS Division must undertake covert missions in the jungle of Vietnam, in an area swamped by Viet Cong. Danger awaits as they face numerous enemies and difficult conditions. They will need to use stealth, tactics and good planning to survive. This is book-based solitaire wargame. You play the game, and the book will provide the “enemy”. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame supports 1 player 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 Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame is 15–40 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 Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame for ages 16 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.
Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame belongs to these categories: Wargame, Book, and Vietnam War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Grid Movement. 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 Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame are: Mike Lambo. 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 Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame 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.