Lion of Ethiopia (1990)

This game is a two-player simulation of the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935-36. This war holds the distinction of being the largest colonial war ever fought in Africa and was the first round of the European portion of what would become World War II.

The game includes a 12 page rulebook, a 22" x 34" mapsheet, and 166 counters.

For the Italians, victory is determined by occupation of a number of geographical locations or the complete destruction of the Ethiopian army. For the Ethiopians, they must occupy Massawa and Mogadisho, destroy both Italian HQs, destroy the entire Italian army, or prevent the Italians from winning by Turn 22.

The game was first published in Command magazine #4, and later republished in Command Magazine Japan #27.

Tournament rules and 31 additional counters appeared in Command Magazine #7 Kadesh: Mobile Warfare in the Ancient Middle East.

Nominee for the 1990 Charles S. Roberts awards for Best Pre-World War II Boardgame (Charles S. Roberts Awards).