Lightning: North Africa

Published 2006

From the publisher: Covering the great battles of Erwin Rommel from 1941 to 1943, as he fought his way back and forth across the deserts of North Africa. LNA uses cards to represent the military units, supply convoys and objectives of the historic campaign. To win, you must consider your units' combat power and maneuver options as well as their supply situation. The game features: the Afrika Korps, Tobruk, the Desert Rats, Malta, anti-tank guns, resupply from Europe, minefields and more. LNA is based around a new combat system that makes maneuver and planning as important as brute force. That approach is faithful to the historic events, in which smaller forces were often able to defeat and rout larger ones by using better tactics and planning. In LNA, battles can be won not only by overwhelming the enemy with firepower, but also by out-thinking and bluffing him. The dynamic game system puts you in charge of one of the most famous theaters of WWII. Lightning Game Series

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Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.05/5
Year
2006
BGG Rating
6.54
BGG Rank
#12089
Min Age
9+

Frequently Asked Questions

Lightning: North Africa is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Lightning: North Africa takes about 30 minutes.
Lightning: North Africa has a complexity rating of 2.05/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Lightning: North Africa is 9+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Lightning: North Africa has a rating of 6.54/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 147 ratings. It is ranked #12089 overall.
Lightning: North Africa was designed by Dan Verssen. It was published in 2006.