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Jan 15, 2024·Review·20:52·180·Watch on YouTube

Verdict! Rommel's War (Overview & Review)

Wayne Hansen

Wayne Hansen

Watch “Verdict! Rommel's War (Overview & Review),” a board game review for Rommel's War from Wayne Hansen on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Wayne Hansen on YouTube:

Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1456271622/rommels-war The verdict is in! This is an overview and review of the 2-player and solitaire block wargame Rommel's War. Designed by Derek Croxton (designer of Archie's War: The Battle for Guadalcanal) and published by Worthington Publishing. Rommel's War is a game about the first year of the war in the desert during World War 2, from March 1941 to January 1942. One player takes the role of Rommel in command of Axis forces, and the other player takes the role of the British commanders (Wavell and Auchinleck). The game only has 8 pages of rules and a playing time of 1 hour or less so you will be picking the sand from your shorts in no time in this exciting, fast paced game of decision in the desert. The game combat system does not use dice for combat. Combat is based on what side has the most strength AND best types of units present in the battle. Players must decide what and when to commit their units to the battle. Keeping supply lines open and forward units in supply is a key element in the game. Also, unit speed plays a role for attacking and defending units and retreats. Support me directly! Monthly: https://www.patreon.com/wargaminghansen One-time donation: https://paypal.me/wargaminghansen The game on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407575/rommels-war The game on the publisher's website: https://www.worthingtonpublishing.com/ Contact me: On BGG at username "wtjbatman", or via email at murdly@gmail.com 0:00 Introduction 0:48 Overview 11:31 Pros & Cons 19:14 Final Thoughts

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Rommel's War

Rommel's War

2024·Derek Croxton

Videos
6
Creators
4

Mostly reviews and unboxings. Rommel's War is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 1 recorded sessions, and 2 unboxings.

2 players
30 - 60 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Rommel's War, from BoardGameGeek:

Rommel's War is a 2 player game about the first year of the war in the desert, from March to December of 1941. One player takes the role of Rommel in command of Axis forces, and the other player takes the role of the British commanders (Wavell and Auchinleck). The game only has 8 pages of rules and a playing time of 1 hour so you will be picking the sand from your shorts in no time in this exciting, fast paced game of decision in the desert. -description from the publisher

Designer

Derek Croxton

Artist

Sean Cooke

Publisher

Worthington Publishing, LLC

Categories

WargameWorld War II

Mechanics

Card-DrivenDice Rolling
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