2022

Flame Westward: The Third World War in Europe 1980s

1–2 players · 240 min

The hypothetical WWIII game broke out in the 1980s, main scope is around the center of Europe. The rules are designed with Soviet military theory as the core. Designer has a wealth of research and insights into the Cold War.

Three scenarios: 1 Запад-81 2 Able Archer 83 3 Thermonuclear war

Simulation scale: Unit: WP: composed of group armies, few airborne divisions，and artillery divisions; NATO: mostly divisions and brigades. Time: 1Turn = 2days Space: 1Hex=50km

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