Victoria Cross: The Battle of Rorke’s Drift

About this board game

Victoria Cross: The Battle of Rorke’s Drift is a two-player board game with a playing time of approximately 120 minutes, covering the Battle of Rorke’s Drift during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

This block-style game uses area movement to recreate the battle on a full-color mapboard. Players make important decisions as they direct their forces across the battlefield, creating an engaging contest that is accessible to novice gamers while offering enough detail for experienced grognards.

The game’s physical components support both its presentation and its tactical focus. The mapboard includes a 3D view of the battlefield, while blocks, charts, and dice provide the tools needed to resolve play and manage the action.

• Designed for exactly 2 players
• Approximately 120 minutes of play time
• 60 blocks
• Full-color mapboard with a 3D battlefield view
• Charts and dice

With many decisions to make, each session of Victoria Cross: The Battle of Rorke’s Drift aims to deliver an exciting strategic experience without requiring players to be seasoned experts. Its combination of block-style presentation, area movement, and focused historical setting gives the game a clear identity on the table.

Released in 2004, Victoria Cross: The Battle of Rorke’s Drift offers a substantial two-hour game for players interested in an accessible yet detailed treatment of this Anglo-Zulu War battle. The result is a compact, decision-rich battlefield game built around a distinctive map and a carefully defined scenario.