Relive the First Anglo-Afghan War in this indie strategy simulation on PC. British forces from the East India Company push to seize Kabul, install a puppet ruler, and hold ground against Afghan tribes. Afghans counter by cutting off garrisons and sparking tribal revolts amid brutal terrain, harsh weather, and supply strains.
The 16-turn campaign spans from January 1839 to December 1842, pitting elite British troops against mountain guerrillas. Event cards introduce varied diplomatic, military, political, and economic challenges for high replayability. Afghan side holds the edge in this roughly 2-hour contest, drawing in strategy players who tackle supply woes and asymmetric warfare.
Gandamak 1842 is a simulation of the 'First Anglo-Afghan War', a failed attempt by the British Empire to vassalize Afghanistan.
The British must capture Kabul, setup their puppet ruler there and maintain themselves in the country.
The Afghan must repulse the invaders, isolating their garrisons and pushing the tribes to revolt. The rough terrain, weather and hard supply will play a crucial role.
Gandamak 1842 is a campaing lasting 16 turns each representing about a quarter January 1839 and December, 1842. It opposes the British East India Company and the Afghan tribes.
- The British army has the best troops and most numerous ones at the start of the campaign,
- while the Afghans are made of expert mountain guerrillas.
Supply and weather issues will make the campaign extremely hard on the British in this hard country...
The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 2h00
Favored Side: Afghans
Hardest to Play: none
