Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame

About this board game

Ghosts of the Jungle: A Solitaire Wargame is a one-player, book-based wargame designed for games of around 40 minutes. Set in Vietnam in 1966, it places you in command of a small Australian SAS patrol operating deep in territory swamped by Viet Cong forces.

Sergeant Allen and Troopers Baker, Clarke, and Dixon of the Third SAS Division must undertake covert missions amid thick jungle and bushland. Operating as a group of just four, they face numerous enemies and difficult conditions where survival depends on careful decisions.

The game’s book provides the enemy, creating the opposition as you play. Rather than relying on an opponent, you must use stealth, tactics, and good planning to navigate the dangers of the jungle and complete your missions.

• Solo play for one player
• Approximately 40 minutes per game
• A book-based wargame in which the book provides the enemy
• A Vietnam setting inspired by the Australian SAS in 1966

The historical setting reflects the role of 3 Squadron of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment, whose missions included reconnaissance patrols, observing enemy movement, and offensive operations deep in enemy territory. The North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong feared these soldiers, who became known as the “Ghosts of the Jungle.”

In Ghosts of the Jungle, every patrol enters a hazardous environment where a small team must confront uncertainty, hostile forces, and challenging conditions. Plan carefully, remain covert, and lead Sergeant Allen’s team through the jungle.