The map depicts all of China, the Siberian and Mongolian-controlled regions of the Soviet Union, and several of the smaller countries surrounding China.
Units represent armies and divisions.
Despite the scale of the conflict simulated, TCW offers a manageable, fast-moving game. While some may feel that TCW offers little in the way of detailed play, it nevertheless offers enough strategic challenges to keep players interested. But after a few rounds of play, the map's features sort themselves out, and the shifts become almost committed to memory. Overall, TCW is an enjoyable game.