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Rommel in the Desert
Head-to-Head Duel

Rommel in the Desert

Designed by Craig Besinque

Published by Columbia Games, Doit Games + 1 more

Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach

Players

2

Play Time

180-480 min

Complexity

3.4 / 5

Rating

7.6

Year

1982

Community Snapshot

Best with 2
Medium complexity
180–480 min
7.6 on BGG (1.1K)

Language Editions

EnglishSpanish

Categories

Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.
World War II
Set during the Second World War — from D-Day to the Pacific theater.

How It Plays

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Hexagon Grid

The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.

Secret Unit Deployment

You place your units face-down so opponents don't know what you've got — the reveal is always exciting.

About This Game

Rommel in the Desert is a fast-moving, challenging, tense, and playable wargame based on the North Africa desert campaign of World War II. This game has been enjoyed by thousands of gamers for 40 years. Experience the wargame many consider the best on the subject.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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