Rommel’s War

About this board game

Rommel’s War is a two-player operational-level wargame about World War II in North Africa, with an approximately 180-minute playing time. Released in 1985, it covers the campaign across a pair of maps stretching from Tripoli to Alexandria.

The game models the theater at a broad operational scale. Each hex represents 10 miles (16.1 km), while the turn structure provides three turns per month, with each turn representing 10 days. The stated unit scale ranges from battalion to division level, while the game inventory identifies company- to brigade-sized units.

Rommel’s War is rated High in complexity, making it a substantial choice for players seeking a detailed wargaming experience. It also has High solitaire suitability, offering a strong option for players who want to explore the North African campaign on their own.

The physical game includes the materials needed to set up its scenarios and manage play:

• One 27.25-by-73.5-inch map
• Six scenario setup cards
• Three player aid cards
• 384 counters
• One rules book
• One scenario folio
• One six-sided die

With its expansive map area, clearly defined time and distance scales, and large counter set, Rommel’s War presents the North African theater as a focused operational wargame for two players or a solo session.