Gazala 1942

Published 2005

This is an Avalanche Press release covering Rommel's spring campaign in North Africa in 1942. It focuses on the Battle of Gazala which preceded the fall of Tobruk. Despite being outnumbered in tanks, men, and artillery, the German and Italian forces under the command of the "Desert Fox" enveloped and defeated the Commonwealth forces, pushing them back to Egypt before they were able to regroup. Packaged in much the same fashion as Defiant Russia: small 6" x 9" box, a 34" x 22" map, 16 page rulebook, and 140 back printed 1/2" counters. The game includes three separate scenarios and can be played in two to four hours. Rated moderate complexity with good solitaire suitability.

Mechanics

Chit-Pull System Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Brian L. Knipple

Publishers

Avalanche Press Ltd. Historic Battlefronts
Gazala 1942

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.33/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
6.24
BGG Rank
#16925
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Gazala 1942 supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Gazala 1942 takes about 240 minutes.
Gazala 1942 has a complexity rating of 2.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Gazala 1942 is 12+.
Gazala 1942 has a rating of 6.24/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 118 ratings. It is ranked #16925 overall.
Gazala 1942 was designed by Brian L. Knipple. It was published in 2005.