El Alamein

About the game

What is El Alamein?

A sequel to Arclight's deckbuilding game Barba*Rossa (ばるば★ろっさ), El*Alamein depicts the first battle of El Alamein during WWII, as the Axis powers thrust through Africa to conquer Alexandria. Like its predecessor, the artwork in El*Alamein consists of scantily clad (ecchi) manga girls, although a historical edition featuring photographs is also available. Although it's technically possible to use the cards in both sets together, El*Alamein is first and foremost a game on its own, and is better described as a "compatible sequel" than a standalone expansion.

How it plays

Mechanics

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Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

• How do setup and the first turn work in El Alamein?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?