Africa Orientale

Published 1989

(from the rulebook :) Africa Orientale is a simulation of the campaign fought in the horn of Africa in 1940-41. At 32 miles per hex, the map covers the entire theater plus nearby areas. Each player controls the ground and air forces fighting for control of this region. Air units are based on groups of from 40 to 50 aircraft; ground units represent divisions brigades, regiments, and battalions. The rules use the basic The Europa Series system as a framework, with specialized rules covering the historical situation in detail.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Jeff Brown (I)

Publishers

3W (World Wide Wargames)
Africa Orientale

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.18/5
Year
1989
BGG Rating
6.36
BGG Rank
#16823
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Africa Orientale is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Africa Orientale takes about 120 minutes.
Africa Orientale has a complexity rating of 3.18/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Africa Orientale is 12+.
Africa Orientale has a rating of 6.36/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 109 ratings. It is ranked #16823 overall.
Africa Orientale was designed by Jeff Brown (I). It was published in 1989.