Zulus on the Ramparts!

The Battle of Rorke's Drift – Second Edition

A game by Joseph Miranda, Alan Emrich

1 Players 25 minutes Low

Action Points, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Solo / Solitaire Game

Post-Napoleonic, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Zulus on the Ramparts is a thrilling solo board game where you defend the Mission Station at Rorke's Drift against a massive Zulu army. With only 140 British soldiers, you must survive repeated attacks from over 4000 Zulu warriors. The game is easy to learn, and each playthrough takes about 25 minutes, making it a quick and intense experience. As the Zulus charge, you must make crucial command decisions to build up barricades, fill breaches, and keep your troops cool under pressure. The game's mechanics, including action points and dice rolling, create a sense of urgency and realism. With its simple rules and short playtime, Zulus on the Ramparts is an accessible and engaging wargame that challenges you to write your own page in history and repel the Zulu onslaught until the Relief Column arrives.