Chinese Farm: Egyptian-Israeli Combat in the '73 War

What to Expect

You engage in a two-player game that recreates the battle around the Chinese Farm near the Suez Canal during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. The game uses a hex grid and combines dice rolling with zones of control to shape tactical movement and combat decisions. Players maneuver units strategically, resolve battles via a combat results table, and aim to outmaneuver their opponent through positioning and combat luck.

Who Is This Game For?

Chinese Farm is designed for two players interested in historical wargames. It is a medium-weight game requiring tactical understanding and patience for the roughly 90-minute playtime. Prior experience with wargames or similar tactical hex-based games is recommended, as mechanics like grid movement and combat results tables can be complex.

How It Works

The core mechanics involve moving units on a hexagon grid where zones of control restrict movement and influence combat. Battles are resolved by dice rolling and consulting a combat results table that simulates realistic battle outcomes. This combination models the operational ground combat between Egypt and Israel in 1973.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Howard Barasch, Chinese Farm is part of SPI’s 1975 Modern Battles quadrigame series. It features classic wargame mechanics like zone of control and combat results table, focusing exclusively on two-player tactical combat with historical depth from the Yom Kippur War.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game simulates combat between Egyptian and Israeli forces at the Chinese Farm near the Suez Canal during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, portraying a key battle in the Middle East conflict.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Take time to understand zone of control and combat results table mechanics before playing.

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Fazit

Chinese Farm is recommended for wargame enthusiasts with an interest in modern military history and tactical challenges. It suits two players experienced with hex-grid and dice-based strategy games.