Labyrinth: The War on Terror

Playdek, Inc.

About this game

From the award-winning designer and ex-CIA intelligence analyst Volko Ruhnke, Labyrinth: The War on Terror combines an emphasis on game play with a multifaceted simulation spanning recent history and the near future.

The game takes players inside the global war on terror. Immersive game design has you leading the US to neutralize cells, maintain international support and encourage democratic reform.

An extensive variety of card driven event combinations fuels Labyrinth’s asymmetrical design, creating deep complexity that unfolds with every turn while maintaining an ease of play that increases engagement with every decision.

Labyrinth portrays the U.S. efforts to counter extremists’ tactics, as well as the wider ideological struggle – guerrilla warfare, regime change and more.

Key Features:

• Card Driven Mechanics – 120 event cards provide never ending combinations. The outcomes vary per round and take great effect on the flow of the conflict.

• Asynchronous Online Multiplayer – The system allows for seamless competition from head to head – if both are available – to respond when ready, and longer matches based on timer settings per game.

• Beginner’s Tutorials – Overview tutorials take you through the basics of playing the game.

Ratings and reviews

The game is good, however... There are a few issues. No AI for the Jihadist player. Ive had the American AI play Oil Prices Rise for the event when that wins me the game. Everytime my opponent reassesses its really hard to select things, so I often have to just tap wildly till something actually goes through.

The solo game does not follow the boardgame's rules because the AI is explicitly and intentionally under-developed. The AI player does not trigger events when it plays your card. If it can be done in Twilight Struggle, it can be done here. I stopped playing the game because of this.

OK. A good recreation of the boardgame. Unfortunately there's no instruction in how to use it on tablet or phone. It's also not possible for the US player to return troops to the troop track - a fairly major oversight!!!