East & West: The Third Mondial War (1981)

About this game

East & West is a hypothetical Russian attack on Europe and the consequences of the war on the three hottest fronts in the world. Degree of difficulty: 6/6 Contents: Card for electronic codes and sinking of reserves. Cardboard table for launching of missiles, bombardments and battles. 570 pieces in plasticized, matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides. 3 maps in rigid, thick cardboard with a matte plastic finish, cut into 2 pieces and printed in 5 colours, they represent the three “warm” borders: Europe, the Middle East and the Russian-Chinese border. Table for reserves and their transport. Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 3.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.