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Desert War (1989)
2 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.9 on BGG
- Players
- 2
- Play time
- 60 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- Medium-heavy
- BGG rating
- 7.9/10
Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60 min.
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About Desert War
Expands the tactical WWII card game Up Front to the North African front.
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Mechanics: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Hand Management, Relative Movement · Designer: Don Hawthorne, Neal Schlaffer
Players: 2P
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Desert War FAQ
- How many players is Desert War?
- Desert War plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
- How long does Desert War take to play?
- A game of Desert War takes 60 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Desert War any good?
- Desert War rates 7.9/10 from 266 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / expansion for base-game game built around campaign / battle card driven, hand management, relative movement.