North Africa '41 Board Game

Recreate one of the most demanding campaigns of World War II with North Africa '41 Board Game , a deep operational wargame covering the fighting in North Africa from Rommel's first offensive in March 1941 through December 1941. Combat units represent regiments, brigades, and battalions, giving the campaign a grounded scale where every move and commitment matters. Each game turn represents half a month, and every turn is further divided into three impulses that model 4-5 day bursts of action, creating a tense rhythm of planning, execution, and response. Built as a complete redo of the older design The Legend Begins, North Africa '41 Board Game delivers a rebuilt experience with a new map, new order of battle research, and improved rules that aim to capture the friction, uncertainty, and momentum shifts that define the desert war.

Game Details

• Players: 1-2 Players
• Ages: 14+
• Play Time: 180-720 Min
• Release Date: Sep 7, 2023
• UPC: 817054012572

Gameplay Overview

• Represents the campaign in North Africa from Rommel's first offensive in March 1941 to December 1941
• Combat units represent regiments, brigades, and battalions
• Each game turn represents half a month and is divided into 3 impulses representing 4-5 days
• Complete redo of the older design The Legend Begins with a new map, new order of battle research, and improved rules
• New rules add uncertainty and excitement: Event Tables, Delay markers, strafing, Rommel movement bonus, and the Long Range Desert Group
• Includes three scenarios: The Campaign Game, Battle Axe, and Crusader

Key Product Highlights — North Africa '41 Board Game

• North Africa '41 Board Game Campaign Scope: The game covers North Africa from March 1941 through December 1941, letting you follow the campaign through a long arc of pressure, counterpressure, and shifting initiative. With turns representing half a month and impulses representing 4-5 days, the structure creates a pace that rewards planning while still forcing constant adjustment.
• Operational Unit Scale: Combat units represent regiments, brigades, and battalions, giving decisions a meaningful operational feel without losing detail. This scale supports careful maneuvering and commitment choices, where the position of formations over time matters as much as the outcome of any single clash.
• Complete Redo With Modernized Systems: This is a full rebuild of The Legend Begins with everything redone, including a new map and new order of battle research, plus improved rules drawing on ideas developed in Stalingrad '43, Holland '44, and Salerno '43. The result is a refreshed design aimed at clarity, stronger decision points, and a more compelling campaign flow.
• Friction and Uncertainty Built In: New rules were added to enhance excitement and prevent perfect plans, including Event Tables, Delay markers, strafing, Rommel movement bonus, and the Long Range Desert Group. These elements add the kind of operational friction that makes each session feel different and keeps players reacting to evolving conditions.
• Scenario Variety and Full Component Set: The box includes three scenarios—The Campaign Game, Battle Axe, and Crusader—so you can choose the commitment level that fits your session. Contents include one 22" x 34" map sheet and one 22" x 28" map sheet, two counter sheets, one rules booklet, two setup and reinforcement cards, two identical CRT/TEC player aid cards, and two 6-sided dice, making North Africa '41 Board Game ready for extended head-to-head or solo-focused play.