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Platoon (1986)
2 players · 60–120 min · age 15+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG
- Players
- 2
- Play time
- 60–120 min
- Age
- 15+
- Complexity
- Medium-light
- BGG rating
- 5.9/10
Best for 2 players aged 15+ who like movies / tv / radio theme games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60–120 min.
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About Platoon
Platoon is a simple wargame on small squad combat in Vietnam. The game is similar to AH's Smithsonian series games: a single sheet with basic rules and a small booklet that contains advanced rules, additional scenarios and historical background information. The combat system is also similar to other Smithsonian games. The scenarios and soldiers are based upon events and characters in the movie. The game uses two elements to create fog of war: - the counters have small stands …
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Mechanics: Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: S. Craig Taylor
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Platoon FAQ
- How many players is Platoon?
- Platoon plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 15 and up.
- How long does Platoon take to play?
- A game of Platoon takes 60–120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Platoon any good?
- Platoon rates 5.9/10 from 230 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a movies / tv / radio theme / vietnam war game built around chit-pull system, dice rolling, grid movement.