Afrika: 2nd Edition cover
2006BGG rank #4,766

Afrika: 2nd Edition

by Dean Essig · The Gamers

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Players1–2
Time120–720m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age0+

About the game

What is Afrika: 2nd Edition?

Afrika II is a fast-paced game of mobile warfare at the operational level, covering the campaign in North Africa from 1940 until 1942. The heart of the game is the supply system, which highlights the logistical aspect of desert warfare. Afrika II is a reprint of Afrika: The North African Campaign, 1940-1942, the second game in the award wining Standard Combat Series (SCS). Designed to provide players with a low complexity game system that also provides great historical detail and a touch of realism, the SCS is an ideal choice for gamers of all ability levels. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 month Hex: 10 miles / 16 Km Units: Battalion to Division Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" map One 22 x 17" map One dual-side printed countersheet (280 1/2" counters) One 8-page v1.7 SCS rules booklet One 16-page 2nd edition Afrika II game rules booklet Players: 2 (suitable for solitaire play) Playing Time: 3+ hours Complexity: Low Solitaire Suitability: High

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingHexagon GridMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableSimulation

On the shelf

Categories

WargameWorld War II

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Afrika: 2nd Edition?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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