The first Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42) was ghastly, as are all wars. In this somewhat whimsical account, Salar, a Tajik chieftain, must help the Hazara, Gilzai Pashtun and others find common cause against the Russians, Persians and British in the early stages of what the British called 'The Great Game.' This Great Power competition to dominate the region was complex and influenced by greed, jingoism, xenophobia and flawed assessments of each other's motives and actions. The geography was important, and I have tried to capture it fairly. I have meddled quite a bit with the cultural, political and military facts in the interests of gameplay. I have used a trick or two. As always, I hope you enjoy it, and I welcome your comments. OldGrex