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2004
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1 − 2
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30 minutes
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12 and up
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Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats
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Desert Rats is the seventh complete game from the Panzer Grenadier Series and picks up where Afrika Korps left off. Most of the scenarios are between November 1941 and May 1942 in North Africa but there are also some bonus scenarios that cover East Africa/Somali.

Two 22" X 34" maps, 825 counters. Two players but can be played very well solitaire. With Initiative determination phase and the action segment alternating between players, there is no sitting around waiting for your turn.

Nationalities include; British, German, Indian, Italian, Italian Colonial & New Zealand troops.

This game is part of the Panzer Grenadier series

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Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats
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First Edition
Publisher: Avalanche Press Ltd.
Artist: Peggy Gordon, Terry Moore Strickland
Year: 2004
Product Code: APL0307
Size: 11.75 x 9.25 x 2.00 inches
3.00 pounds
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2 Combat Results Probability Chart
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Updated unofficial players guide
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A nifty player's guide put together by the group at the CSW forum
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Average Rating: 7.00
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