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Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42
2010
Rules assistance for Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42
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Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 is a board game released in 2010 for 1–2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph Miranda and Ty Bomba and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-41, simulates the campaigns in the Western Desert in which Italo-German forces under the command of Erwin Rommel took on the forces of the British Empire. The game map shows the Egyptian/Libyan coastal area as it was in 1941-42. Each game turn represents one month. Each hexagon on the map represents 12.5 miles (20 km). There are two scenarios, short (May-November 1941) and long (May 1941 to November 1942). Afrikakorps is a two-player game of intermediate complexity. The rules contain about 15,000 words, meaning experienced players can finish the short scenario in about four hours. Solitaire play is doable. Rules cover such things as: high command bulletins, unit refits, supply, fog of war, pursuit and pursuit combat, fortified boxes, airpower, naval bombardment and transport, unit upgrades, off-map bases, major operations, special forces and tactics, coastal shipping, battlefield salvage, appeals to Berlin, capture of the Western Desert Force headquarters, amphibious landings, the Qattara Depression, port interdiction, anti-aircraft fire, air transport, aerial supply, airborne assault, oases, reconnaissance, heavy armor, 88s, and Malta. The turn sequence is as follows. I. Planning Phase II. Reinforcement & Refit Phase III. Operations Phases A. First Operations Phase 1 Movement Sub-Phase 2. Combat Sub-Phase B. Second Operations Phase C., D., Etc. Subsequent Operations Phases IV. Air Return Phase. V. Game Turn Inter-Phase A. Sudden Death Victory Sub-Phase B. Game Turn Advance Sub-Phase
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Designers
Publishers
- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- Decision Games (I)
Questions and answers
Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 are: Joseph Miranda and Ty Bomba. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Afrikakorps: Decision in the Desert, 1941-42 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.