Insurgency (1979)

Insurgency is a game of political and military conflict set in a fictitious underdeveloped province in the second half of the 20th century. The object of the game is to use guerrilla tactics in order to gain control over the country side. Catalogue Description Guerilla warfare, people's armies, wars of "liberation" . . . someplace in the world today, a campaign of Insurgency occurs. Set in a fictional province, somewhere, any¬where, this game lets the government and insurgents compete for local loyalties using companies and platoons of troops, cadres, bases, even economic improvement pro¬grams. You conduct a series of campaigns, simultaneously maneuvering forces and setting ambushes. Infiltration, control of key roads, pitched battles, even foreign sanctuaries and terrorist acts can play a role. Optional rules allow up to ten to play, introducing personality conflicts and obscure political motives. Insurgency comes handsomely boxed with a colorful 21.5 by 27.5” map, die-cut counters, and a rule book with basic and optional games, as well as comprehensive background notes on how this game simulates the truly universal rules of guerilla warfare. Retail Price $12.95