The Legend Begins

Published 1991

The Legend Begins is a game simulating the war in Libya and Egypt during WW2, with multiple scenarios and an overall campaign game. The map covers North Africa from Alexandria to Marble Arch at 12km/hex. The 1st and 2nd edition (by Rhino Games, only available in ziplock) only cover 1941. The 3rd edition (by Terran Games, also known as the Deluxe edition), covers 1940-1942 with a much larger mix of scenarios and a 1940-42 campaign game. This is achieved in part by increasing the timescale so that a turn covers a longer period of time. Counters of all editions have the same layout and combat values but the movement values were changed in 3rd Ed to accommodate the different timescale. Every scenario can also be used as a starting point for the campaign game.

The Legend Begins

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.13/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
7.78
BGG Rank
#7743
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Legend Begins is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The Legend Begins takes about 240 minutes.
The Legend Begins has a complexity rating of 3.13/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Legend Begins is 12+.
The Legend Begins has a rating of 7.78/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 160 ratings. It is ranked #7743 overall.
The Legend Begins was designed by Mark Simonitch. It was published in 1991.