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Kasserine: Rommel's Battle for Tunisia, 1943
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Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance
1983
Rules assistance for Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance
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- 1–2 players
- 300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance
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Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance is a board game released in 1983 for 1–2 players, 300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Vance von Borries and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Published in The Wargamer Magazine Vol.I, #23, this game covers the German operations called Fruelingswind & Morgenluft which led to the famous battle at Kasserine Pass in Tunisia in 1943. This game feature a rich variety of nationalities (US, British, French, German, and Italian) as well as unit types (motorcyle troops even!) played on a single map. Units are generally companies and battalions, with individual batteries of artillery. Game turns are half a day each and each hex = 2 miles. The game stresses the importance of headquarters units for coordination (particularly of air support) and has some of the best artillery rules ever. The game has since been updated by GMT's Kasserine in 2001. This game would become part of what would be known as the "Battles for North Africa" Series. It was also released in a boxed format by 3W. A very thin box containing exact reprints of the rules, maps and counters. The other games in the "Battles for North Africa" Series are: Rommel at Bay, O'Connor's Offensive, Hellfire Pass, Patton Goes to War, Objective: Tunis, and Race For Tunis.
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Questions and answers
Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance 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 Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance is 300 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 Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance 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.
Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance are: Vance von Borries. 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 Decision At Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance 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.