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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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Platoon board game box cover

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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Movies / TV / Radio themeVietnam WarWargame

Mechanics: Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: S. Craig Taylor

Players: 2P

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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.