1972: The Lost Phantom

1972: The Lost Phantom

  • Players: 1 player
  • Play time: 30–90 min
  • BGG rating: 7.0

About 1972: The Lost Phantom

Description from the designer: You are an American F-4 pilot shot down behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. Wounded and disoriented, you must make your way to safety before the North Vietnamese Army captures you. (Based on a true story.) "1972: The Lost Phantom" is a free print-and-play solitaire, map-making, survival game focused on a realistic immersion into a narrative of being shot down behind enemy lines. It's the 3rd in the xx72 line of 1-page micro games. The game consists of 1 Player Sheet (disposable) and 5 pages of rules, all in a black and white low ink format. It takes 10-30 seconds to set up a game. The inspiration for this game comes from B-17: Queen of the Skies and Source of the Nile. This game won 2nd place as best Tactical Scale game and 2nd place for best Short/Quick/Small game in the 2016-2017 Wargame PnP Contest.

Released
2017
Designer
Mike Heiman
Best with
1 player (BGG community)

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1972: The Lost Phantom FAQ

How many players can play 1972: The Lost Phantom?

1972: The Lost Phantom plays with 1 player.

What is the best player count for 1972: The Lost Phantom?

BoardGameGeek community voters say 1972: The Lost Phantom is best with 1 player (7 votes).

How long does 1972: The Lost Phantom take to play?

A game of 1972: The Lost Phantom takes 30–90 min.

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