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Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox
1998
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- 1–2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
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Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox is a board game released in 1998 for 1–2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Udo Grebe, Dirk Blech, and Andreas Bertram and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Sub-Title:'The North African Campaign from 1940 to 1943.' This is meant to be an introductory game for the 'Empires of the Apocalypse Part II' games system. As is implied by its title, this covers Rommel in North Africa as well as the beginning of the 'Desert War' with just the Italians & British 'Western Desert Force,' and even includes a game on the 'Italian East Africa' campaign PLUS allowing the 'TORCH' operation to occur during the 'El Alamein' Scenario! The components consist of the following: a Ziploc storage 'Baggie;' 5-Full COLOR paper Mapsheets; a 2-page graphically illustrated Quick-Start card; a Player Aid card; 1-COLOR Chart & Tables sheet; 280-Full COLOR die-cut cardboard counters; and a RULES Book plus a Scenario & Advanced RULES Book. Game Scale given is: CORPS-level; 1-Turn=a Month; & each HEX is 25 miles across. There are 5-Scenarios plus the Campaign game. These are: Campaign Game~begins-Nov. 1940 to Dec.1943; 1.Battleaxe-June 1941; 2.Crusader-Nov.1941; 3.Gazala-May 1942; 4.El Alamein-Oct.1942 with Operation TORCH also taking place; & 5.Italian East African Expansion which can be combined with the entire Campaign. The I.E.A. map uses a slightly smaller map scale but is still fully compatible. Any of the Scenarios can begin and then be played until Dec.1943, if players prefer. NOTE: the Campaign game can take anywhere from 1-7 Hours to complete, while this can even be combined with the previously released E.o.t.A. series. Complexity is considered to be 'Low' while Solotaire play is rated as 'High' in suitabiltiy.
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Questions and answers
Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox 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 Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox 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 Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox 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.
Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox are: Udo Grebe, Dirk Blech, and Andreas Bertram. 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 Triumph & Fall of the Desert Fox 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.