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如鲠在喉：1940~1942年地中海战役 (A Stick in the Throat: Battle of the Mediterranean 1940-1942)
"A Stick in the Throat" is a historical wargame simulating naval combat in the Mediterranean during WWII (July 1940 to October 1942). Players command Italian or British naval forces in a 28-month strategic struggle. The game offers standard rules for straightforward gameplay and optional rules for added complexity, new units, and fog of war mechanics.
If you like the mechanics Area Majority / Influence, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game , you will enjoy this game.
This game belongs to the family Crowdfunding: Modian, Region: Mediterranean Sea, Players: Two-Player Only Games, Country: Great Britain, Country: Italy, Admin: Upcoming Releases.
This game falls under the category: World War II, Wargame.
- Players
- 2
- Duration
- –
- Age
- 12+
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