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James Clavell's Whirlwind
The game is based on Whirlwind, the novel by James Clavell, which is set against the revolution in Iran in 1979. Each player is a mercenary helicopter pilot leading missions in the revolution for a fat fee paid into his Swiss bank account. Gradually, one side of the revolution or the other will gain the upper hand and players may choose to declare loyalty to one side or the other in order to gain a cut of the revolutionary spoils
What is James Clavell's Whirlwind
The game is based on Whirlwind, the novel by James Clavell, which is set against the revolution in Iran in 1979. Each player is a mercenary helicopter pilot leading missions in the revolution for a fat fee paid into his Swiss bank account. Gradually, one side of the revolution or the other will gain the upper hand and players may choose to declare loyalty to one side or the other in order to gain a cut of the revolutionary spoils
Game details
- Players
- 2–6
- Age
- +12
- Duration
- 240 min
- Difficulty
- Light
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1988
- Mechanics
- Alliances · Area Movement · Dice Rolling
- Categories
- Adventure · Aviation / Flight · Civil War
- Designer
- Derek Carver
- Publisher
- FASA · Hatch Games Limited
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How many players is James Clavell's Whirlwind for?
James Clavell's Whirlwind plays with 2–6 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 240 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 12.
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