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Desert Blitzkrieg: Rommel’s North African Campaign is a two-player operational wargame covering the desert war from April 1941 to December 1942. Focused on the struggle between Axis and Allied forces across Libya and Egypt, the game highlights manoeuvre, supply, and battlefield positioning in a fast-moving campaign.
Using a point-to-point system, players command regimental-level units while maintaining Divisional Integrity to maximise combat effectiveness. From Agheila to El Alamein, every decision matters as you push for control across the harsh North African theatre.
This game includes:
Mounted map (22" x 34")
2 counter sheets (5/8" counters)
Battle Board (8.5" x 11")
Deck of 25 event cards
4 player aid cards
Rules booklet with examples of play
3 ten-sided dice
Box and lid set
Key features:
Operational-level desert warfare with regimental units
Point-to-point movement system for streamlined gameplay
Unique Battle Board system with front line and reserve positioning
Strong focus on supply management and logistics
Event cards introducing controlled unpredictability
Multiple scenarios including full campaign and shorter games
High replayability driven by player decision-making
About the game:
At the heart of Desert Blitzkrieg is the balance between movement, supply, and combat. Units manoeuvre along different road types, with ports and supply lines playing a critical role in sustaining operations. To launch attacks, players must carefully manage and expend supply units, making logistics just as important as battlefield tactics.
Combat is resolved on a dedicated Battle Board, where units are placed across front and second lines to maximise their effectiveness. These engagements can be brief and decisive or evolve into extended clashes depending on positioning and resource use.
Each turn presents meaningful strategic choices. Headquarters can prioritise supply, movement, or combat efficiency, while limited air support must be used wisely for attack, defence, or disruption. Players also decide when to draw from a small pool of event cards, adding tension and uncertainty at key moments.
Special elements such as reconnaissance units and fortification placement further expand tactical options, ensuring no two campaigns play out the same way.
The game includes multiple ways to play, from a full campaign starting with Rommel’s arrival to shorter scenarios like the Gazala battles, as well as a training scenario designed to introduce the system.
Game details:
Players: 2 (suitable for solitaire play)
Playtime: ~2.5 hours (short scenarios) to 10+ hours (full campaign)
Complexity: 4/10 (Low–Moderate)
Solitaire suitability: Medium–High
Time scale: Monthly turns
Map scale: Point-to-point
Unit scale: Regimental level with Divisional Integrity
Desert Blitzkrieg: Rommel’s North African Campaign is a two-player operational wargame covering the desert war from April 1941 to December 1942. Focused on the struggle between Axis and Allied forces across Libya and Egypt, the game highlights manoeuvre, supply, and battlefield positioning in a fast-moving campaign.
Using a point-to-point system, players command regimental-level units while maintaining Divisional Integrity to maximise combat effectiveness. From Agheila to El Alamein, every decision matters as you push for control across the harsh North African theatre.
This game includes:
Mounted map (22" x 34")
2 counter sheets (5/8" counters)
Battle Board (8.5" x 11")
Deck of 25 event cards
4 player aid cards
Rules booklet with examples of play
3 ten-sided dice
Box and lid set
Key features:
Operational-level desert warfare with regimental units
Point-to-point movement system for streamlined gameplay
Unique Battle Board system with front line and reserve positioning
Strong focus on supply management and logistics
Event cards introducing controlled unpredictability
Multiple scenarios including full campaign and shorter games
High replayability driven by player decision-making
About the game:
At the heart of Desert Blitzkrieg is the balance between movement, supply, and combat. Units manoeuvre along different road types, with ports and supply lines playing a critical role in sustaining operations. To launch attacks, players must carefully manage and expend supply units, making logistics just as important as battlefield tactics.
Combat is resolved on a dedicated Battle Board, where units are placed across front and second lines to maximise their effectiveness. These engagements can be brief and decisive or evolve into extended clashes depending on positioning and resource use.
Each turn presents meaningful strategic choices. Headquarters can prioritise supply, movement, or combat efficiency, while limited air support must be used wisely for attack, defence, or disruption. Players also decide when to draw from a small pool of event cards, adding tension and uncertainty at key moments.
Special elements such as reconnaissance units and fortification placement further expand tactical options, ensuring no two campaigns play out the same way.
The game includes multiple ways to play, from a full campaign starting with Rommel’s arrival to shorter scenarios like the Gazala battles, as well as a training scenario designed to introduce the system.
Game details:
Players: 2 (suitable for solitaire play)
Playtime: ~2.5 hours (short scenarios) to 10+ hours (full campaign)
Complexity: 4/10 (Low–Moderate)
Solitaire suitability: Medium–High
Time scale: Monthly turns
Map scale: Point-to-point
Unit scale: Regimental level with Divisional Integrity