Strike Force One: The Cold War Heats Up – 1975 (1975)
Strike Force One
Strike Force One is a board wargame published by Simulations Publications Inc. (SPI) during the Cold War in 1975 that simulates a hypothetical clash in West Germany between Soviet Union invaders and American defenders.
Why is Strike Force One Popular?
Strike Force One is significant because it was designed as an introduction to the hobby of wargaming. It is a simple game that only requires 5-10 minutes to play. The game has been characterized as “a very basic game”. It has little replay value once it has been mastered. However, as an introductory game, it worked admirably.
Game Components of Strike Force One
10 counters (6 Soviet, 4 American)
Game Setup of Strike Force One
There is no information available on the Game Setup of Strike Force One.
Gameplay Mechanics of Strike Force One
The game has a basic “I Go, You Go” alternating system of turns where one player moves and attacks followed by the other player. The game rules are tables, typically showing die roll results along one dimension.
Game Objective of Strike Force One
The objective of the game is to simulate a hypothetical clash in West Germany between Soviet Union invaders and American defenders.
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