North Africa '41

Looks great! Love the map. Looking forward to playing it. 10 rating based on map and contents, rule book clarity and playbook quality, and on my previous experiences with Simonitch games in this series. I don't expect to downgrade the rating after several playthroughs. Bought Sept 2025, ebay, £41.39

Can’t say enough about this game. The giant map creates a historic immersion and the game offers a ton of details while maintaining an elegant rule set. Can’t recommend it enough. You just have to have the space. Shout out to TKC games, while I do still love Balkan Fury, please have a learning session with GMT games. You can learn a ton from them about rules and player aids.

A Simonitch design is always a great gaming experience! If you have not played his games, or you are new to the hobby, you should do yourself a favor and give them a try. Many opponents available on vassal if you have no one to play face to face!

Like the game a lot. There are a lot of decisions and planning required. For the Germans it seems there are too many units to transport and not enough trucks! Just like the actual campaign. Having enough supply for the Axis is not a sure thing. Just like the actual campaign. Malta is a real problem getting units to Tripoli safely. Just like the actual campaign. The Italian infantry move at sloth pace. Just like the actual campaign. If the Allies can fortify Tobruk it is tough to breakthrough. Just like the actual campaign. Great job Mark.

NA is the best Simonitch game IMO. It blends the well known operational system with strategic aspects of the campaign. Supply, convoys, events add an additional layer, without overburdening the player. The fun vs complexity factor is just about right in this one.