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The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979
2011
Rules assistance for The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979
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- 1–2 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.2/5
Rules assistant for The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979
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The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 is a board game released in 2011 for 1–2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Dennis Bishop and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Designed by Dennis L. Bishop, The Last King of Scotland is a hex and counter wargame that simulates the Tanzania-Uganda War of 1979 that ousted Uganda's President for Life Idi Amin Dada. One player takes control of the Ugandan forces while the other player commands the forces of Tanzania. With a seeming fascination for all things Scottish, Idi Amin referred to himself as the "uncrowned king of Scotland". When Amin fled Uganda in a sense he truly became "The Last King of Scotland." Each game turn is a month of real time. Each hex covers 30 miles, and units range from platoons to battalions.
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Questions and answers
The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 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 The Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 for ages 13 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 Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 has a complexity rating of 2.2 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 Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 are: Dennis Bishop. 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 Last King of Scotland: The Uganda-Tanzania War 1978-1979 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.