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Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973
1994
Rules assistance for Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973
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Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 is a board game released in 1994 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Perry Moore and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973, is an operational level game depicting the Israeli offensive on the Golan Heights during the second half of the Yom Kippur War, 11 to 23 October 1973. Originally published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #168. From the game rule booklet, "The massive Syrian armored attack in the Golan Heights had finally been stopped, with tremendous equipment losses on both sides. The gallant but weary soldiers of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) now prepared a daring invasion of Syria that could put them in artillery range of the enemy capital in a matter of days. Somehow, the IDF reformed the battered 7th Armored Brigade and the 21st Tank Division and sent them forward with the 20th Brigade's old Super Sherman tanks in support. Brilliant flanking maneuvers, a spirit of improvisation, and further reinforcements created a miniature blitzkrieg. Syrian troops and leaders alike panicked. The call went out for help from brother Arab nations. Only the timely arrival of the Iraqi 3rd Tank Division halted the advance of near Damascus. At that point, the United States put its forces on global nuclear alert to head off a Soviet para drop into Syria, and both superpowers proceeded to clamp down on their clients, ending the operation and with it the "Yom Kippur War."" Game Scale: Turn: 1-2 days (variable) Hex: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km Unit: Company to Battalion Game Inventory: One 22" X 34" mapsheet One countersheet (240 1/2" counters) One 12 page rules booklet 5 replacement counters were issued in S&T 171.
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Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 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 catalogue lists Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 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.
Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are 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 Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 are: Perry Moore. 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 Operation Shock Troop: The Israeli Counterstroke Against Syria, 1973 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.