Raid on Iran (1980)

About this game

On April 24,1980, the United States launched a rescue mission to free 53 hostages held captive in Iran. Three helicopters failed on the way. The mission was aborted. But what if it had gone in? Raid on Iran is a simulation of what might have been ... The American commandos must find and free the embassy hostages while holding off Iranian mobs and militants.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.