{"product_id":"operation-barclay","title":"Operation Barclay ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-description\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Operation Barclay – Deception and Spies in the Heart of the Mediterranean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n In \u003cstrong\u003eOperation Barclay,\u003c\/strong\u003e you'll step into the shoes of military intelligence directors in 1942-43, in the midst of World War II. A \u003cstrong\u003etwo-player wargame\u003c\/strong\u003e of bluffing, deduction, and well-timed card plays, where the German Abwehr tries to uncover the Allies' true invasion plans and the London Controlling Section (LCS) does everything it can to throw them off course.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \nEach game unfolds over six months of gameplay, with the Abwehr player attempting to gather enough evidence to reveal the landing locations, while the LCS player plants false clues to confuse their opponent. The core of the system is \u003cstrong\u003estrategic poker,\u003c\/strong\u003e where it's not just about having the best hand, but also knowing how to bet on other players' moves and using special abilities inspired by historical figures and events.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Why Operation Barclay is different from other wargames\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 🃏 \u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Poker\u003c\/strong\u003e : Build winning hands and bet on the outcome to gain valuable evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 🎭 \u003cstrong\u003eBluff and counterbluff\u003c\/strong\u003e : every move can be a calculated diversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 🕵️ \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Espionage\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ultra, double-crossing, and real-life figures enrich the gameplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e ⚖️ \u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric tension\u003c\/strong\u003e : different objectives for the two sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eRealistic scenario\u003c\/strong\u003e : the intelligence war in the Mediterranean in 1943.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation Barclay\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't your typical war game about armies and maps: here, the real battle is fought with \u003cem\u003elies, risky choices, and brilliant intuitions\u003c\/em\u003e . Every hand is a psychological challenge, and only those who can read between the lines can change the course of the war.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eYour weapon is not a gun, but your ability to bluff: are you ready to deceive or be deceived?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Salt \u0026 Pepper Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52156483862855,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/8905\/7863\/files\/Operation_Barclay_00.webp?v=1755352470","url":"https:\/\/frogames.business\/en\/products\/operation-barclay","provider":"FroGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}