Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943
- Players: 1–2 players
- Play time: 240–300 min
- BGG rating: 7.3
About Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943
(from MMP website:) Shifting Sands is a point-to-point movement, card driven game based on the World War II African campaigns of 1940-1943. From the first Italian attempts to cross "The Wire" through the Torch invasion, all aspects of the campaign for North Africa are covered including the Abyssinian Campaign of 1940-1941. Like the commanders of the day, you'll need to try and achieve your goals while events in other theaters influence your ability to maintain any semblance of a plan. Contents: One mapsheet (approx 22"x32") One 36-page booket with rules, designer notes, and scenarios; only 16 pages of actual game rules Two countersheets - one 5/8" and one 5/8" and 1/2" mixed (394 total counters of which 30 are blank) 2 decks of 55 cards - one allied and one axis 2 player aid cards dice
- Released
- 2006
- Designer
- Michael Rinella
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943?
Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 plays with 1–2 players.
What is the best player count for Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 is best with 2 players (21 votes).
How long does Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 take to play?
A game of Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 takes 240–300 min.
What age is Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 for?
The recommended minimum age for Shifting Sands: The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943 is 12+.
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