8th Army
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 180 min
- BGG rating: 7.0
About 8th Army
8th Army is a fast-moving game of the see-saw campaign in North Africa between December 1940 and January 1943. Players command the Axis or Allied forces involved in the campaign, and considerable emphasis is placed on the importance of supply to the fighting units. A simple introductory game has been specially designed to familiarize beginners to the wargaming system of play. Examples are used extensively throughout the rules, which build up through the Basic Game, Intermediate Game, and finally, the Advanced Game. Six scenarios are included for use with the Intermediate rules which involve Maintenance Supply, Combat Supply, Replacements and Reinforcements, Overrun, Leaders, Air Units, and the use of specialist units, such as the SAS and the Long Range Desert Group. Convoys and the bombing and invasion of Malta are brought into the Advanced Games. The counter mix includes German, Italian, and Allied forces: Armor, Motorized/Mechanized/Foot Infantry, Air Units, Fortifications, Merchant Ships and Escorts, Generals O'Connor, Montgomery and Rommel, and the SAS/LRDG. —description from the back of the box
- Released
- 1982
- Designer
- Shaun Carter
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play 8th Army?
8th Army plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for 8th Army?
BoardGameGeek community voters say 8th Army is best with 2 players (4 votes).
How long does 8th Army take to play?
A game of 8th Army takes 180 min.
What age is 8th Army for?
The recommended minimum age for 8th Army is 12+.
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