Undaunted: North Africa
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Undaunted: North Africa is a two-player deck-building wargame that pits Britain's Long Range Desert Group against Italian forces across the North African theater of World War II. Players build and refine their unit decks over a campaign of varied missions, with wounded soldiers leaving the deck as casualties mount and forcing constant tactical adaptation. Vehicles let players advance rapidly across the desert battlefield, while modular map tiles recreate different missions from the campaign. It's a lean, story-driven wargame that blends deck-building with tactical, card-driven combat.
Hobbli's Notes
Undaunted: North Africa builds nicely on the strong foundation of Undaunted: Normandy, adding vehicles and a fresh desert setting that keeps the series feeling distinct rather than repetitive. The deck-building-as-attrition mechanic is a clever way to represent mounting casualties, giving real weight to every combat decision. It's an excellent gateway wargame for players who like deck-building but have been intimidated by traditional hex-and-counter simulations.
What we like
- Clever deck-building mechanic represents mounting casualties.
- Accessible entry point into tactical wargaming.
- Vehicles add fresh tactical options over the previous entry.
- Modular map supports a varied campaign of missions.
Keep in mind
- Limited to exactly two players.
- Deck attrition can feel punishing after early losses.
- Campaign structure requires multiple sessions for the full experience.
Who it's for
Great for two players, ages 14+, who enjoy tactical wargaming blended with deck-building mechanics in a manageable hour-long session.
