War in the Desert

Publie en 1997

From the game description: War in the Desert recreates the struggle for North Africa and the Near East. Using standard Europa scales and rules, the game covers the campaigns in the Western Desert, from O'Connor's offensive against the Italians in Dec 40, to the siege of Tobruk and battle of Gazala, through the defeat and pursuit of the Axis forces at El Alamein in Nov. 42; the battle for Northwest Africa from the Anglo-American invasion of Nov. 42 to the Axis counterattack at Kasserine Pass to Axis surrender in May 43; the struggle for control of the Near East, including the pro-Axis revolt in Iraq, the British conquest of Vichy France's possessions, Syria and Lebanon, and the Allied invasion of Iraq. Game Components: 1680 Die Cut Counters Seven Maps Rules Book OB Books Chart Set Game Scales: Time: Two Week Turns Map: 16 Miles Per Hex Unit: Divisions, Regiments & Battalions From Opened Box Components: Counter Sheets CS 85-90 (1680 counters) 2 Universal Marker Sheets (560 counters) Maps: 3C (Part) - Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara 18A; 19A; 20A; 21A; 22A; 24A; 25A; 32;

Mecaniques

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Wargame World War II

Auteurs

John Astell

Editeurs

Games Research/Design (GR/D)
War in the Desert

Informations du jeu

Joueurs
1-2 Players
Temps
3 hours
Poids
Medium-Heavy — 4,0/5
Annee
1997
Note sur BGG
7,60
Classement sur BGG
#9644
Age minimum
12+

Foire aux questions

War in the Desert supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of War in the Desert takes about 180 minutes.
War in the Desert has a complexity rating of 4.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for War in the Desert is 12+.
War in the Desert has a rating of 7.60/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 124 ratings. It is ranked #9644 overall.
War in the Desert was designed by John Astell. It was published in 1997.