Bloody Keren (1986)

About this game

(from the rules:) "Bloody Keren is an operational level simulation game of the Allied invasion of Italian Eritrea and Ethiopia during World War 2. Although the war in Africa had begun earlier, this game covers the main Allied invasion which began January 19, 1941, and which did not conclude until the last Italian forces in East Africa surrendered in November 1941." The game uses 4-day turns and has a scale of almost 8 miles per hex. It commences January 19th 1941 and runs through April 8th.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 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.