Gazala

About this board game

Gazala is a historical combat board game for 2–4 players, with an estimated playing time of 180 minutes. It is Game 6 in The Gamers’ Standard Combat Series, covering Rommel’s Afrika Korps 1942 Spring offensive that resulted in the British being routed out of Libya.

Set against this pivotal North African campaign, Gazala presents the conflict through the framework of the Standard Combat Series. Its subject matter and substantial physical components make it a notable choice for players interested in historical military board games and the events of the 1942 campaign.

The game includes two full-color maps, each measuring 22 by 34 inches, providing a large format for representing the battle. The set also contains 560 die-cut counters, giving players a substantial collection of physical game pieces for the campaign.

• Game 6 in The Gamers’ Standard Combat Series
• Covers Rommel’s Afrika Korps 1942 Spring offensive
• Designed for 2–4 players
• Approximately 180 minutes of play time
• Two full-color 22×34-inch maps
• 560 die-cut counters
• Game and series rulebooks
• Two six-sided dice

Released in 1998, Gazala combines a focused historical setting with the extensive map and counter presentation associated with its series. For players seeking a substantial game about Rommel’s North African offensive, it offers a dedicated tabletop treatment of the campaign and its dramatic outcome in Libya.