Beda Fomm (1979)

About this game

"Beda Fomm: Wavell in the Western Desert, 1941" is a complete historical wargame simulation of the Italo-British Battle of Beda Fomm, fought 5 February 1941. Company and platoon scale units, 1 mile per hex. Each game turn is 1 hour. One of GDW's Series 120 games, a line of introductory wargames spanning various historical eras. The games in the series had 120 counters and were supposed to be playable in 120 minutes or less, hence the name.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.