Desert Steel
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 240 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About Desert Steel
Desert Steel is the third game in West End Game's Tank Leader series. A tactical (platoon/company level) game where formations are activated by playing command cards. Winner of the 1990 Charles Roberts Award for Best WWII Board Game. The emphasis is on command, control and communications with the use of Command cards that represent formations which are used to determine order of movement/combat, rallying and group cohesion. The pinnacle of Panzerblitz style platoon level games, delivered by the same designer who gave us Squad Leader covering command, unit experience, morale and doctrine in an elegant but deep package. The terrain on the two maps is variable for roads, contours, towns, and ground quality (sand, rocks, rubble) which are defined for each scenario.
- Released
- 1989
- Designer
- Peter Corless
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Desert Steel?
Desert Steel plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Desert Steel?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Desert Steel is best with 2 players (3 votes).
How long does Desert Steel take to play?
A game of Desert Steel takes 240 min.
What age is Desert Steel for?
The recommended minimum age for Desert Steel is 12+.
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