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- 2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.0/5
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Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) is an expansion for War in the Desert released in 1990 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ben Knight and Frank Watson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Appearing in Europa Magazine #15, Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) is a specially numbered 4 page pullout in the center of the magazine. Awards: 1990 Charles S. Roberts Award: Best Historical or Scenario Magazine Article, By Mr. Frank Watson (from the introduction:)Enter Rommel is a scenario suitable for use with Western Desert of "War in the Desert." Players may use either the original Western Desert rules or the later "War in the Desert" rules ... several additional rules and rule variations are included. Use of the special scenario rules is mandatory, while you may use the additional option rules as you see fit. However, be warned that the scenario was developed and play-balanced using all the additional rules. Optionally, Enter Rommel can be used as an alternate starting point for a complete Western Desert or "War in the Desert" campaign game. For this reason, the Allied Order of Battle includes units in Gibraltar and Iraq. Disregard the setup of these units unless starting a campaign game. The Situation. March 24, 1941: Rommel has just arrived in Africa and taken over command of the Axis forces there. Although ordered to stand on the defensive, he discovers that the British give ground easily to his probing attacks. Soon his "raid" becomes a full-blown offensive.
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Questions and answers
Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) 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 Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) 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.
Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) are: Ben Knight and Frank Watson. 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 Enter Rommel (Europa Battle Scenario #2) as an expansion for War in the Desert. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need War in the Desert to use it. Check that your edition of War in the Desert is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.