Tank Commander: North Africa

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Tank Commander: North Africa is a tactical-level, narrative-style 1-2 player wargame using a tables-based game engine where you command a British Army Matilda II tank fighting against enemy German forces in Libya, North Africa during May-June 1942. Abstracted British Army Forces. You are never alone on the battlefield. One D6, two D10, one D12, and one D20 dice are required to play. 5 minute game setup and breakdown times. A medium size table is recommended for game setup. Total play time to complete a Short campaign game takes approximately 2.5 hours, with a typical battle averaging 30 minutes. Total play time to complete a Long campaign game takes approximately 5 hours, with a typical battle averaging 30 minutes. Adjustable starting difficulty based on player's skill level. PC module is available on the Vassal website. Search for module:Tank Commander: North Africa With most of the rules integrated into the tables, there is practically no learning curve or rules memorization. And with detailed damage modeling, numerous crewmen skills, 12 types of enemy German Army units, battle weather effects, terrain types, random events, and a multitude of table modifiers, Tank Commander: North Africa offers memorable experiences and high replay value. Are you up to the challenge of surviving the Battle of Gazala? —description from the publisher

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