Rommel’s Panzers (1980)

Rommel’s Panzers

Rommel’s Panzers is a board wargame published by Metagaming Concepts in 1980 that simulates combat in North Africa in 1941.

Why is Rommel’s Panzers Popular?

Rommel’s Panzers was one of the first military “micro-games” with a modern land tactical theme. It was also the first historical simulation published by Metagaming Concepts. The game is significant because it provides a good introduction to World War II tactical games at a reasonable price.

Game Components of Rommel’s Panzers

1 map216 counters1 rulebook

Game Setup of Rommel’s Panzers

Players set up the game by placing the map on a flat surface and placing the counters on the map according to the scenario being played.

Gameplay Mechanics of Rommel’s Panzers

Each game turn in Rommel’s Panzers is equal to one month of real time and consists of two symmetrical player turns. The game turn sequence proceeds as follows: Supply Determination Phase; Movement Phase; Combat Phase; and Replacements and Reinforcement Phase. The Axis player repeats the same sequence of phases, and the game turn marker is advanced on the turn record track.

Game Objective of Rommel’s Panzers

The objective of the game is to win by controlling more victory points than the opponent at the end of the game.

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