Undaunted: North Africa

To set up Undaunted: North Africa, players first arrange the map tiles according to the chosen scenario, such as 'Vulnerable Encampments'. Units are placed on their designated starting tiles, and each player draws a hand of four cards from their respective decks. The game begins with the first round, where players will compete for initiative and execute actions.

The primary objective in Undaunted: North Africa is determined by the specific scenario being played. Generally, players aim to achieve certain tactical goals, such as controlling a set number of objective tiles on the map, eliminating specific enemy units, or successfully navigating units to particular locations. The game is a strategic card-driven wargame where careful planning and adaptation are crucial for victory.

Each round, both players draw up to a full hand of four cards. They then simultaneously choose one card to reveal for initiative; the player with the higher initiative value goes first. The player who wins initiative plays their chosen card first, performing its actions (e.g., Scout, Move, Attack, Suppress, Recon, Conceal, Drive, Navigate, Demolition, Bolster, Inspire). After the first player completes their actions, the second player plays their chosen card. Any unplayed cards remain in hand for the next turn. Played cards are moved to the discard pile, and Fog of War cards are moved from the supply to the discard pile when certain actions are taken.

Scoring in Undaunted: North Africa is scenario-specific. For example, in 'Vulnerable Encampments', control of objective tiles is a key factor. Players gain victory points for controlling these objectives at the end of the game. The player who successfully meets the victory conditions outlined in the scenario wins the game. There is no universal scoring system across all scenarios; each scenario has its unique win conditions.

The game concludes when one of the players successfully meets the victory conditions specified by the scenario being played. Alternatively, if a player runs out of cards in their deck and cannot draw up to their full hand, they may be eliminated from the game, leading to an immediate end or a victory for the opposing player, depending on the scenario rules.