is a unique wargame that shifts the focus from traditional frontline combat to the complex challenges of counter-insurgency and nation-building. Developed by Every Single Soldier , it serves as a sequel to Vietnam '65 , bringing that game's specialized mechanics into the modern era of the War in Afghanistan. Winning Hearts and Minds
: The rugged mountains and vast deserts of Afghanistan, often described by National Geographic as a stunning yet difficult landscape, play a massive role in how you move your troops. A Different Kind of Strategy
: A core mechanic involves training the Afghan National Army (ANA) . As the game progresses, you must hand over security responsibilities to local forces, simulating the eventual withdrawal of US troops. Logistics and The "IED" Threat The game is as much about logistics as it is about tactics.
: Insurgents rarely fight openly. They plant IEDs on roads you’ve built, forcing you to use specialized engineer units and Buffalo MPVs to clear paths for your convoys.
Unlike most strategy games where victory is measured in territory seized or enemies killed, Afghanistan '11 revolves around .
