PREORDER Battle of Kandahar

The "Battle of Kandahar" is a low-to-moderate complexity tactical game set during the 19th century. It pits the Afghan army against the British Empire. The stage is set...

MUSEUM EDITION - a new folio version which features a paper map (instead of canvas). This game is otherwise the same as boxed and folio editions. Museums and Historical Sites can now offer a slice of history for a more accessible price (use the contact form on our website for wholesale terms). Fans of history are also invited!

1880. The British have suffered a major defeat by the Afghans at Maiwand and the British garrison at Kandahar is under siege. A British relief force is sent to relieve the Kandahar garrison and smash the Afghan forces under Ayub Khan. The Afghans have prepared impressive defenses utilizing the rugged terrain and have as much artillery as the British. The Afghans expect to impose another crushing defeat against the relief column.

The "Battle of Kandahar" is a low-to-moderate complex tactical game covering the British attack against the Afghans at Kandahar in 1880. The game takes about 90 minutes to play. One player commands the British forces and the other player commands the Afghan forces. Cards vary game play. 


48 game pieces (5/8" inch)
A single rulebook (4 pages)
20 game cards
A canvas game map (11x17" inch)
1 six-sided die (1d6)

• BGG
• PLAYERS: 2
• AGE: 14+
• TIME TO PLAY: 90 Minutes
• DESIGNER: Stephen L. Kling, Jr.