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Desert War
Card Game · Expansion for Base-game

Desert War

Desert War is an expansion variant to Up Front. Some of the scenarios and nationalities alluded to herein are found only in the latter. Just as Banzai provided a new environment and more nationalities for Up Front players, Desert War provides a new theatre for the skirmishes of existing nationalities as well as intriguing new hand capacities and nationality traits.

2 players60 minages 12heavy difficulty
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What is Desert War

Desert War is an expansion variant to Up Front. Some of the scenarios and nationalities alluded to herein are found only in the latter. Just as Banzai provided a new environment and more nationalities for Up Front players, Desert War provides a new theatre for the skirmishes of existing nationalities as well as intriguing new hand capacities and nationality traits.

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Game details

Players
2
Age
+12
Duration
60 min
Difficulty
Heavy
Type
Expansion
Year
1989
Mechanics
Campaign / Battle Card Driven · Hand Management · Relative Movement
Categories
Card Game · Expansion for Base-game · Wargame
Designer
Neal Schlaffer · Don Hawthorne
Publisher
The Avalon Hill Game Co · Wizards of the Coast
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How many players is Desert War for?

Desert War plays with 2 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 60 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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