- BGG rank
- BGG #3,575
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Field Commander: Rommel
2008
Rules assistance for Field Commander: Rommel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
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Field Commander: Rommel is a board game released in 2008 for 1 player, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dan Verssen and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
About the game
Field Commander: Rommel was designed by Dan Verssen and is the first wargame in the "Field Commander" Solitaire series of historical Operational level board-wargames. The player takes command of General Erwin Rommel's forces in 3 exciting World War II Campaigns: France 1940, North Africa 1941, and D-Day 1944. An easy-to-use game system of "Battle Plan" and "Operation Plan" chits manages the Allied movement, combat, and reinforcements. Each campaign comes with a list of historical options that the player can modify to adjust its difficulty level and improve replay value. Also, as units win battles, stats increase to affect ensuing battles and movement. The game comes with "Career" rules that allow the player to link campaigns, so that the outcome of one campaign affects the start-up conditions for the next campaign. Game Information: Game Time: Each campaign can be played in 2 hours. Complexity: Moderate Players: 1 Games by player age|Ages 12 and up Components: 3 Full Color Campaign Maps (11" x 17") 176 Full Color (both sides) 5/8" counters 1 6-sided die 1 Campaign Log Sheet Rulebook See also: Field Commander: Alexander and Field Commander: Napoleon
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Publishers
- Dan Verssen Games (DVG)
Questions and answers
Field Commander: Rommel supports 1 player 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 Field Commander: Rommel is 120 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 Field Commander: Rommel 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.
Field Commander: Rommel 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.
Field Commander: Rommel belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, 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 Field Commander: Rommel are: Dan Verssen. 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 Field Commander: Rommel 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.