{"product_id":"the-korean-war-june-1950-may-1951-designer-signature-edition","title":"The Korean War: June 1950 – May 1951, Designer Signature Edition","description":"\u003ctable padding=\"1\" margin=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/collections\/joseph-m-balkoski\"\u003eJoseph M. Balkoski\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/collections\/all\/compass-games\"\u003eCompass Games\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240-1200 mins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"bgg-row\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd id=\"bgg-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgg-url\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e297958\/korean-war-june-1950-may-1951-designer-signature-e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgg-forum-url\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/297958\/korean-war-june-1950-may-1951-designer-signature-e\/forums\/63\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Korean War: June 1950 - May 1951, Designer Signature Edition, marks the return of a true wargaming classic by Joseph Balkoski first published in 1986, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, supersized edition. Hailed by many as of the premier games covering The Korean War, this two-player operational level simulation covers the first year of the Korean conflict, from June 1950 to May 1951.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, the United States found itself involved in a bitter struggle in a remote Asian land that many Americans had not even heard of. Amid the debacles and stunning victories of the first year of war, the very foundation of the American military system — so recently triumphant in the Second World War — was severely shaken. In a war that few Americans understood and which historians have tended to ignore, the foundation of future American diplomacy in the face of communism was laid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe players control ground and air forces of the United Nations, North Korea, and Communist China. Each player's force consists of a wide variety of units, including infantry, marines, paratroopers, armor, and aircraft. The map is a 1:750,000 representation of the Korean peninsula from Pusan in the south to the Yalu River in the north. In addition to controlling military forces, the players must make a number of political decisions that have an important effect on the game. Above all, the UN player must strive to keep international tensions at a minimum for the purpose of preventing World War Three. Intense escalation and mobilization could have disastrous consequences for the militarily-unprepared United States. On the other hand, insufficient force applied to Korea could lead to the conquest of South Korea by North Korean communists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of The Korean War features a super-sized map and larger counters and is another Classic Reborn! by Compass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Designer Signature edition of the classic Joseph Balkoski game goes beyond merely incorporating errata found from the original edition; it includes enhancements that include:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger and easier-to-read 9\/16” counters and three game maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame map information is updated and includes all-new map artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced ergonomics are built into the set up and reinforcement charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestrictions on UN build-up and breakdown so UN player cannot perpetually continue Action Phase by reorganizing units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified amphibious assault system that allows UN player to more effectively recreate September 1950 Inchon invasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified victory conditions that lessen impact of Global Tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew random events to make the operation a bit more unpredictable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated rules treatment backed by many illustrations, an index, and clarifications and examples of play to reduce potential questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated historical notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: 7 out of 10\u003cbr\u003eSolitaire Suitability: 6 out of 10 (landing options; no hidden units)\u003cbr\u003eTime Scale: one month per turn\u003cbr\u003eMap Scale: 7.5 miles per hex\u003cbr\u003eUnit Scale: battalions, regiments, brigades and divisions\u003cbr\u003ePlayers: one to two, best with two or more\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Time: 4-8 hours depending upon scenario, 20+ hours for campaign\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour map sheets (42.5\" x 71\"overall map dimension)\u003cbr\u003eThree countersheets (9\/16\" size)\u003cbr\u003eRules booklet with updated Historical Notes\u003cbr\u003eTwo charts and tables booklets\u003cbr\u003eOne ten-sided die\u003cbr\u003eBox and Lid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—description from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Compass Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39415587504179,"sku":"CPS 1091","price":78.21,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9631\/products\/pic5226807.jpg?v=1623786639","url":"https:\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/products\/the-korean-war-june-1950-may-1951-designer-signature-edition","provider":"booyakajuice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}