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Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941
2013
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
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Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Rinella and its main mechanics are Area-Impulse.
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About the game
Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 is a quick-playing depiction of the June 1941 Allied offensive in the North African desert. The Allies possess more tanks, including the “Queen of the Desert,” the Matilda, and have mastery of the air. Crossing the Egyptian border into Libya their mission is simple: destroy the Afrika Korps, and lift the siege of Tobruk! The Axis forces in the path of the Allied advance occupy well-prepared strongpoints, and lurking somewhere behind them are the German panzers – and Rommel, “The Desert Fox.” The next three days of battle will decide the course of the war in the desert for months to come. Utilizing a new and streamlined version of the “area-impulse” system players will experience the uncertainty of the desert battlefield. Each turn will contain a variable number of impulses, and both players will be challenged to determine whether it is better to attack first, or defend and then counter-attack. Having committed one’s infantry and armor to battle, artillery support may or may not be available. To win the Allied player must exploit his numerical edge in armor and artillery, plus airpower, to capture Axis positions and destroy German units. The Axis player must exploit his greater speed, operational flexibility and superior battlefield recovery, to recapture lost ground and destroy Allied units. Fast, furious, and chess-like, this is a game for players who love concentrated action! Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 day (divided by 12 impulse phases) Area: 1" = 2 miles / 3.5 kilometers Units: Battalion to Brigade Game Inventory: One 17 x 22" full color map One dual-side printed countersheet (88 5/8" counters) One 12-page Operation Battleaxe rulebook One dual-side printed Players Aid Card Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 2-3 hours
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- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- Revolution Games (II)
- Take Aim Designs, LLC
Questions and answers
Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 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 Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 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 Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 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.
Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 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.
Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area-Impulse. 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 Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 are: Michael Rinella. 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 Operation Battleaxe: Wavell vs. Rommel, 1941 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.