Panzer: North Africa

Panzer: North AfricaPanzer: North Africa is a board game that recreates small formation armored and infantry combat in the North African desert with a detailed, modular tactical system. Players command German, Italian, or British forces across engagements set between mid 1940 and late 1942, managing tanks, infantry, towed guns, and even aircraft at a granular battlefield scale. The system is built to handle a wide range of complexity, with Basic, Advanced, and Optional

Panzer: North Africa is a board game that recreates small-formation armored and infantry combat in the North African desert with a detailed, modular tactical system.

Players command German, Italian, or British forces across engagements set between mid-1940 and late 1942, managing tanks, infantry, towed guns, and even aircraft at a granular battlefield scale. The system is built to handle a wide range of complexity, with Basic, Advanced, and Optional rules that let players tailor each session to the level of detail they want. Desert-specific effects such as dust, sun blinding, heat haze, mines, smoke, and air-to-ground combat give the battles a distinct feel while the chit-based command system keeps turns moving. It supports 2 or more players, includes solitaire scenarios, and comes with 30 scenarios for extended replay value. Available now at Boarding School Games—take command in the desert.

Key features

* Stand-alone tactical World War II board game in the Panzer series
* Focuses on North African combat with German, Italian, and British forces
* Modular Basic, Advanced, and Optional rules for scalable complexity
* Supports 2+ players and includes solitaire scenarios
* Includes 6 double-sided geomorphic mapboards, 8 countersheets, 49 data cards, 45 terrain overlays, and 30 scenarios
The game is set across six double-sided geomorphic mapboards, offering a total of 12 unique mapboards, enhanced by additional terrain overlays for endless customization of the battlefield. The innovative chit-based command system ensures a dynamic and fluid gameplay experience, keeping players engaged and the action moving swiftly.

Designed to accommodate both solo and multiplayer engagements, "Panzer North Africa" includes a modular rules system that caters to all levels of complexity and player preference. From basic engagements to advanced battles incorporating a wide array of tactical considerations-such as unique hit locations for vehicles, various ammunition types, and environmental effects like dust and heat haze-this game offers a depth of play that is both accessible to newcomers and challenging for veterans.

Dive into scenarios that recreate historical engagements or forge your own battles in the desert. With rules covering everything from overwatch fire and indirect artillery to hand-to-hand combat and morale, every aspect of World War II combat is brought to life.

Available at Boarding School Games, "Panzer North Africa" is more than just a game; it's a journey into the heart of desert warfare, inviting strategy enthusiasts and history buffs to test their mettle in the legendary North African Campaign.

- Players: 2+
- Play Time: 1+ hours
- Unit Scale: Infantry squads, half-squads, sections; individual tanks, vehicles, towed guns, and aircraft
- Map Scale: 100 meters per hex
- Time Scale: 15 seconds to 15 minutes
- Features a modular rules system for customized complexity