Cover of the board game "Golan: The Syrian Offensive" from the Folio Game Series, featuring two soldiers on a tank with a backdrop of mountains, published by Decision Games.

Golan

ByMichail

Golan

Golan is a board wargame that simulates operational level ground combat between Egypt and Israel on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War of October 1973. It was originally published as part of the “quadrigame” Modern Battles: Four Contemporary Conflicts. The game was designed by Irad B. Hardy and published by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) in 1975.

Why is Golan Popular?

Golan is significant as it is a wargame that simulates a historical conflict, allowing players to experience and learn about the events of the Yom Kippur War. It is also part of a series of games that act as an introduction to wargaming.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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