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World War 3: 1989, East Asia Front
Head-to-Head Duel

World War 3: 1989, East Asia Front

Designed by Eric Farago, Ian Raine + 1 more

Published by Compass Games

Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach

Players

1-4

Community Snapshot

Best with 2
Medium-Light complexity
360–2200 min
8.0 on BGG (2)
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Categories

Modern Warfare
Set in modern-era conflicts — 20th/21st century military operations and geopolitics.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Since 2025, World War 3: 1989, East Asia Front has captivated fans of dice rolling with its medium-light complexity design, shining brightest at 2 players.

How It Plays

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Hexagon Grid

The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.

About This Game

1989: Worsening tension in East Asia brings old adversaries closer to war. Europe stands on the brink of Armageddon. Destabilization in the Persian Gulf causes regimes to teeter on the brink of collapse.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Featured In

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Play Time

360-2200 min

Complexity

2.0 / 5

Rating

8.0

Year

2025