Angola

PRODUCT SHEET — Angola

Publisher: Multi-Man Publishing (current edition)
Designer: Phil Kendall
Series: IGS (International Game Series)
Theme: Angolan Civil War / Cold War proxy conflict
Players: 2–4
Playing time: ~6–8 hours
Period: 1975–1976

Overview

Angola is a multi-player wargame depicting a crucial phase of the Angolan Civil War following independence from Portugal in 1975, in the broader context of Cold War proxy conflicts.

Players control rival factions backed by global superpowers, competing for military and political control in a complex and unstable strategic environment.

Originally released in 1988 by Ragnar Brothers, the game was later reissued by Multi-Man Publishing with updated graphics.

Game System

The design features several distinctive mechanics:

Secret planning of activation order

Sequential execution of pre-committed orders

High uncertainty and tension

Dynamic victory system allowing comebacks

The result is a tense, prediction-driven experience often compared to a strategic poker match.

Scale & Representation

• Area-based operational map

  Units represent military formations and heavy weapons (artillery, tanks, aircraft, rockets)
  
  Focus on military and political struggle during the conflict

Components

• 1 map (22” × 34”)
  
  3 counter sheets
  
  2 card decks (~110 cards total
  
  Full-color rulebook (~32 pages
  
  Player aids
  
  Dice (d6)