Raid on Iran


Raid on Iran is a 1980 board game published by Steve Jackson Games.

Gameplay

Raid on Iran is a simulation of what might have occurred if the mission to rescue American hostages in Iran had reached Tehran.

Publication history

published three wargames in October 1980, designed as minigames - Raid on Iran, Kung Fu 2100, and One-Page Bulge, and of these Raid on Iran was the best seller due to the Iran [Hostage Crisis] being recent at the time.

Reception

Bob Von Gruenigen reviewed Raid on Iran in The [Space Gamer] No. 36. Von Gruenigen commented that "Raid on Iran is an enjoyable game, despite some minor faults. I recommend it anyway."