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The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s
1979
Rules assistance for The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s
For 2 players
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The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s is a board game released in 1979 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brad Hessel and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s, is an operational-level simulation of the (then) current military situation in Asia. The game consists of three scenarios. The first covers the first eight weeks of a full-scale war against the People's Republic of China (PRC) by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The second scenario examines the possibility of a second more serious war between Vietnam and the PRC. The third concerns a possible Taiwanese amphibious invasion of the mainland in the context of an ongoing Sino-Soviet War. A hypothetical Soviet invasion of China in the nuclear age. Published as a magazine game in Strategy & Tactics magazine #76. Game Scale: Turn: 1 Week Hex: 78.2 Miles / 126 Kilometers Units: Division to Corps/Army Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full-color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (200 1/2" counters) One 12-page China War rules booklet One 6-sided dice
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s 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 The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s is 120 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 The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s 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.
The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s belongs to these categories: Wargame, Political, 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 The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s are: Brad Hessel. 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 The China War: Sino-Soviet Conflict in the 1980s 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.