October War (1977)

Strategy & Tactics magazine #61.

This game is a tactical simulation of combat in the Middle East during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The game included a map, 200 counters representing Israeli and Arab forces, and a 12-page rulebook.

Eight scenarios and two campaign games (which link multiple scenarios) are included for play. Victory conditions vary depending on the scenario. (e.g.- Victory in 'The Battle of Gamala' scenario is based on victory points; in 'Peled's Counterattack', victory is based on capturing Hill 6 on the map)

Extensive designer's notes and combat examples are included in the rulebook.

Magazine References:

Moves Article Index:

• Number 30, December/January 1977
  • October War / The Battle for Jerusalem / War in the Pacific (first edition) / Fulda Gap / Air War: Modern Tactical Air Combat / The Conquerors / War of the Ring / Veracruz / Battle Fleet Mars / Wacht am Rhein - "Designer's Notes" (Design Notes), Various
• Number 32, April/May 1977
  • October War - "October War" (Strategy), Tony Merridy