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Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943
2006
Rules assistance for Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 240–300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943
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Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 is a board game released in 2006 for 1–2 players, 240–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Rinella and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
(from MMP website:) Shifting Sands is a point-to-point movement, card driven game based on the World War II African campaigns of 1940-1943. From the first Italian attempts to cross "The Wire" through the Torch invasion, all aspects of the campaign for North Africa are covered including the Abyssinian Campaign of 1940-1941. Like the commanders of the day, you'll need to try and achieve your goals while events in other theaters influence your ability to maintain any semblance of a plan. Contents: One mapsheet (approx 22"x32") One 36-page booket with rules, designer notes, and scenarios; only 16 pages of actual game rules Two countersheets - one 5/8" and one 5/8" and 1/2" mixed (394 total counters of which 30 are blank) 2 decks of 55 cards - one allied and one axis 2 player aid cards dice
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Questions and answers
Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 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 Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 is 240–300 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 Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 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.
Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 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 Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 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.