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The Fall of Tobruk

The Fall of Tobruk

Conflict Games · 1975
2120 min12+ yrs2.3/5 complexity7.3 BGG#16.384 BGG204CouplesStrategy
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"The Fall of Tobruk" is a wargame simulation of Rommel's May- June 1942 attack on the Allies Gazala - Bir Hacheim line. Units range from company to battalion to regiment and are rated for Anti-tank, Combat and Movement with artillery units having additional ratings for Artillery strength and Range.

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The Fall of Tobruk box art
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"The Fall of Tobruk" is a wargame simulation of Rommel's May- June 1942 attack on the Allies Gazala - Bir Hacheim line. Units range from company to battalion to regiment and are rated for Anti-tank, Combat and Movement with artillery units having additional ratings for Artillery strength and Range.

Update: The game was re-published by Cool Stuff Unlimited as a DTP wargame in 2004. This edition includes four 11x17" set-up sheets (one for each side), two identical Player Aid Cards, and an eight-page rulebook, with updated graphics and new player aids. According to the publisher, there were only 200 hand-numbered LIMITED EDITION copies printed.

game anatomy
Complexity2.3 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#16.384
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Q4How many players does The Fall of Tobruk support?
The Fall of Tobruk is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Fall of Tobruk take?
A game of The Fall of Tobruk takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Fall of Tobruk for?
The Fall of Tobruk is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is The Fall of Tobruk?
The Fall of Tobruk has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.3 out of 5.

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