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Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats

Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats

Avalanche Press Ltd. · 2004
1–230–150 min12+ yrs2.8/5 complexity7.0 BGG#10.895 BGG532KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats?

Desert Rats is the seventh complete game from the Panzer Grenadier Series and picks up where Afrika Korps left off. Most of the scenarios are between November 1941 and May 1942 in North Africa but there are also some bonus scenarios that cover East Africa/Somali.

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Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats box art
official art · Avalanche Press Ltd.

Desert Rats is the seventh complete game from the Panzer Grenadier Series and picks up where Afrika Korps left off. Most of the scenarios are between November 1941 and May 1942 in North Africa but there are also some bonus scenarios that cover East Africa/Somali.

Two 22" X 34" maps, 825 counters. Two players but can be played very well solitaire. With Initiative determination phase and the action segment alternating between players, there is no sitting around waiting for your turn.

Nationalities include; British, German, Indian, Italian, Italian Colonial & New Zealand troops.

This game is part of the Panzer Grenadier series

Expanded by:

Panzer Grenadier: Sinister Forces
game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
30–150 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.895
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Q3How do you play Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats?
Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats is a wargame game, for 1–2 players, taking ~30–150 minutes, featuring hexagon grid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats support?
Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats take?
A game of Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats takes about 30–150 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats for?
Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats?
Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.

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