DAK2: The Campaign in North Africa, 1940-1942

Multi-Man Publishing · Board game · 2004

— Ludopedia 8.3 BGG 1–2 · best 2 Solo 360 min Weight 4.4/5

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FOR GENRE FANS

For armchair generals who love historical detail: DAK II is a dense, immersive operational wargame on the WWII African campaign.

Highlights

Detailed operational level
17 varied historical scenarios
Military authenticity galore
Functional solo mode

Keep in mind

Complex rules demand patience
Games can be marathons
Not for wargame newbies

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About the game

What you do in a play session

DAK II: The Campaign in North Africa is a heavyweight wargame putting you in command of Axis or Allied forces during the Western Desert campaign of WWII. Part of the acclaimed Operational Combat Series (OCS), it covers everything from Operation Compass to El Alamein across 17 different scenarios that'll make you sweat. Each turn represents half a week, hexes equal 8 km, and you control company to division-level units – meaning it's an operational strategy game with detail level that'll impress even the most demanding military history buff. The game includes five huge maps, over 1,500 counters, and three rulebooks (yes, you'll need a crash course). It's playable solo, but be warned: complexity is high and a game can last from 3 hours to... well, until you surrender. Perfect for lovers of ultra-realistic historical simulations.