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.

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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.

Card Game Expansion for Base-game Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Hand Management, Relative Movement · Designer: Don Hawthorne, Neal Schlaffer

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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.