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A Distant Plain (2013)

1–4 players · 180–300 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.9 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
180–300 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.9/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 12+ who like modern warfare games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 180–300 min.

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About A Distant Plain

Counter-insurgency Afghanistan: Government, Coalition, Taliban and Warlords compete.

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Modern WarfareWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Phase Order, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Volko Ruhnke, Brian Train

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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A Distant Plain FAQ

How many players is A Distant Plain?
A Distant Plain plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does A Distant Plain take to play?
A game of A Distant Plain takes 180–300 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is A Distant Plain any good?
A Distant Plain rates 7.9/10 from 1,467 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a modern warfare / wargame game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.