Gulf Strike

About this board game

Gulf Strike is a two-player modern military simulation with an approximately 360-minute playing time, covering air, land, and sea operations in the Gulf region.

Originally released in 1983, the game was designed to represent the changing character of modern conflicts. Its scenarios examine the Iran-Iraq war, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the potential aftermath, and the then-current Desert Shield operation.

Seven complete scenarios provide different situations and portray the multitude of alliances that could be formed to counter threats arising from numerous quarters. Each conflict can develop toward an unpredictable and often startling conclusion.

• Two-player modern conflict simulation
• Seven complete scenarios covering recent Gulf-region history and Desert Shield
• Air, land, and sea operations
• Orders of battle for several dozen nations

Gulf Strike includes complete air, land, and sea orders of battle for several dozen nations, supporting a broad range of possible regional confrontations. The original design even anticipated the type and character of units the United States would send to the region during a crisis.

For players interested in historical and hypothetical modern warfare, Gulf Strike combines a wide regional scope with scenarios shaped by shifting threats and alliances. Its focus on the Gulf Wars and their possible aftermath makes it a substantial simulation of a pivotal area and period.