How many players is Rommel in the Desert?

Rommel in the Desert plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.

How long does Rommel in the Desert take to play?

A game of Rommel in the Desert takes 150 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Rommel in the Desert any good?

Rommel in the Desert rates 7.5/10 from 993 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, secret unit deployment.

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Rommel in the Desert (1982)

2 players · 150 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 150 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium complexity, plays in 150 min.

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About Rommel in the Desert

The original WWII block wargame, featuring the conflict in North Africa.

Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: Craig Besinque

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Rommel in the Desert FAQ

How many players is Rommel in the Desert?: Rommel in the Desert plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Rommel in the Desert take to play?: A game of Rommel in the Desert takes 150 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Rommel in the Desert any good?: Rommel in the Desert rates 7.5/10 from 993 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, secret unit deployment.