Shifting Sands
The Campaign for North Africa 1940-1943
A board game by Michael Rinella
1-2 Players 240-300 minutes Medium
Hand Management, Dice Rolling, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Point to Point Movement
Wargame, World War II
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Description
Shifting Sands is a thrilling board game that drops you into the midst of World War II's African campaigns from 1940 to 1943. As a solo player or with a friend, you'll navigate the challenges of point-to-point movement, card-driven gameplay, and dice rolling to achieve your goals. The game's designers, Dean Essig and Michael Rinella, have crafted an experience that requires strategic hand management and adaptability, as events in other theaters of war influence your plans. With a playtime of 240 to 300 minutes, Shifting Sands is an immersive experience that will keep you engaged for hours. The game's normal complexity makes it accessible to those familiar with board games, and its rich historical context will appeal to fans of wargames and World War II history. Whether you're playing as the Axis or Allied forces, you'll need to balance strategy and luck to emerge victorious in this epic campaign for North Africa.
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