The African Campaign (Designer Signature 2nd Edition)

Manufacturer:

Compass Games

The African Campaign (Designer Signature 2nd Edition), marks the return of a true wargaming classic by John Edwards, re-mastered and updated with this all-new edition. Celebrated by many as “Afrika Korps done right,” this two-player game allows players to explore the key elements of the Desert War, beginning in December 1940 with Wavell’s first offensive, Operation Compass, against the Italian forces of Marshal Graziani, and culminating in December 1942 when the American’s landed in Rommel’s rear, thus sealing the ultimate fate of the Afrika Korps.

The African Campaign re-creates the ebb and flow of battle and wide-swinging action in the desert as the pendulum swings with both sides launching major offensives during the North African Campaign. Game play is swift thanks to the low counter density while capturing the key facets of the campaign including supply, ports, replacements, Axis fuel, strategic movement, air power, Flak units, minefields and more.

This Designer Signature Edition provides an updated treatment to the Jedko, 2nd Edition release and includes known errata along with new optional rules and variants as published in Panzerfaust/Campaign #74 (July-Aug 1976). This edition serves as the ultimate treatment in playing homage to the original classic design by John Edwards. While the standard game remains true to the original, we’ve added bonus material to explore other facets of the War in the Desert without sacrificing game playability. All components are upgraded to include a larger playing surface (1.5 maps) and 5/8″ counters to deliver an optimal play experience that can be completed in a single sitting, to be enjoyed by both grognards and newcomers alike.

• Complexity: Medium
• Time Scale: 2 Turns = 1 Month
• Map Scale: 12 miles (19km)/hex
• Unit Scale: Battalion to Division
• Number of Players: 1-2, Best with 2
• Suitability for Solitaire: Very High
• Average Time to Play: 3-4 hours

Contents:
2 Mounted Maps
1 Countersheet (176 Counters)
2 Player Aid Cards
2 Order of Battle Appearance Cards
1 Rules Booklet

Ages: 14+
Players: 1-2
Game Length: 180-240 minutes