Escape from Altassar

A game by Dan Campagna

2 Players 60 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Simulation

Science Fiction, Wargame

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Description

Get ready for a thrilling adventure with Escape from Altassar, a science fiction wargame designed by Dan Campagna. Published in 1982, this classic game drops you into a tense battle of escape and pursuit, where two players go head-to-head in a 60-minute showdown. The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible to new players, but the gameplay is engaging enough to keep experienced gamers on their toes. In Escape from Altassar, players navigate a hexagon grid, using dice rolling and grid movement to outmaneuver each other. The game simulates the escape of prisoners from the Spikus POW camp on Altassar and the subsequent pursuit by Spikus soldiers. With a variety of units at their disposal, players must use strategy and skill to emerge victorious. Will you join the pursuit or make a daring escape? There's only one way to find out in this gripping game of cat and mouse.