Patrol
Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1974
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1974
- Genre
- Board wargame
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Patrol was released in 1974 by Simulations Publications, Inc., during a formative period for the wargaming hobby. As a squad-level simulation of tactical infantry combat during the Vietnam War, it occupied a complex space in the SPI catalog, attempting to translate the frantic and asymmetric nature of jungle warfare into the rigid, hex-based structural norms of mid-1970s tabletop gaming.
The game was designed by Jim Dunnigan, a central figure in the development of conflict simulation games who sought to emphasize the friction and unpredictability of small-unit engagements. Its design utilized the standard SPI house style of the era, relying on dense informational charts and minimalist counters. While it provided a gritty and technical look at its subject matter, it is often remembered as a challenging entry in the company’s portfolio, reflecting the era's focus on granular historical accuracy over streamlined playability.
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Patrol is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1974. It's filed under board wargame. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Patrol is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1974.
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