The Road to Cheren

Published 2013

The road to Cheren is our new game covering the Eritrea campaign in East Africa in 1941. The campaign featured British and French forces versus the Italians in a wild and mountainous country. Cheren is a game where the movement of each piece is critical. After movement your opponent may react but with only a few units, making player decisions difficult; do I go to the aid of a unit likely to be attacked or use my reaction to push troops forward in an area where I am on the offensive. After combat there is exploitation movement. Only motorized infantry, tanks and cavalry may exploit and are scarce in this campaign. In addition there is a very nice chit pull system to give both sides some special abilities and keep the enemy guessing as to what comes next. Finally some Italian native units may decide to join the Allies, or they may stay loyal, which creates extra tension in the game

Designers

The Road to Cheren

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.25/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
7.48
BGG Rank
#10701

Frequently Asked Questions

The Road to Cheren is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The Road to Cheren takes about 240 minutes.
The Road to Cheren has a complexity rating of 2.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The Road to Cheren has a rating of 7.48/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 97 ratings. It is ranked #10701 overall.
The Road to Cheren was designed by Kim Kanger. It was published in 2013.