Shining Path: The Struggle for Peru
Civil War · Modern Warfare

Shining Path: The Struggle for Peru

Shining Path is a game simulating the conflict between the Sendero Luminoso or "Shining Path" Maoist guerrillas and the Government of Peru. This guerrilla war started in 1980 and continues to this day. During the game the Sendero player tries to fray the fabric of Peruvian society and replace government power with his own structures. Meanwhile the government player fights a struggle against the Sendero guerrillas, corruption, and the wretched state of the Peruvian economy.

2 players240 minages 12heavy difficulty
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What is Shining Path: The Struggle for Peru

Shining Path is a game simulating the conflict between the Sendero Luminoso or "Shining Path" Maoist guerrillas and the Government of Peru. This guerrilla war started in 1980 and continues to this day. During the game the Sendero player tries to fray the fabric of Peruvian society and replace government power with his own structures. Meanwhile the government player fights a struggle against the Sendero guerrillas, corruption, and the wretched state of the Peruvian economy.

Contents: 1 color 17" x 22" map, 140 double-sided counters (to be assembled), rules, charts and tables.

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Game details

Players
2
Age
+12
Duration
240 min
Difficulty
Heavy
Type
Board game
Year
1997
Mechanics
Action Points · Area Majority / Influence · Area Movement
Categories
Civil War · Modern Warfare · Political
Designer
Brian Train
Publisher
BTR Games · Microgame Design Group · One Small Step · Strategy Gaming Society
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How many players is Shining Path: The Struggle for Peru for?

Shining Path: The Struggle for Peru plays with 2 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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