Afrikakorps - AK001 El Alamein
Published by: Critical Hit. June 2010
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Introduction:
This is the core kit for Critical Hit's desert theme pack. This is the first of 6 kits covering different parts of the see-saw war in North Africa. This pack includes the 'Tobruk' map that all the scenarios of the series are played on as well as a large set of overlays, rules for the specific terrain shown on them, 1/2" and 5/8" die cut counters featuring both the Afrikakorps and the Folgore infrantry and additional armor in the new more easily decipherable CH style. This pack also includes the first ten scenarios featuring action in and around the famous battle ground at El Alamein.
Articles and Resources:
| Title | Author | Description | Page/url |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain Rules | Rules and Strategy | 1-4 | |
| Nostalgic | Ray Tapio | After Action Report | 5-7 |
| Pack Introductions | Reference Material | 7-8 | |
| Design Credits and Acknowledgments | Reference Material | 8 |
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Scenarios:
| Scenario | Played | Total | Rating | Location | Theatre | Attacker | Defender | Length | Balance | Popularity* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK 1: Charge to Aqqaqir Ridge | 0 | 1 | 8.00 | El Alamein, Egypt | DTO | British | German | 6.6 hrs | 75% German | 3% |
| AK 2: The Mark of the Lion | 0 | 0 | South of Mersa Matruh, Egypt | DTO | New Zealand | German | 1.5 hrs | 100% German | 0% | |
| AK 3: The Saucer | 0 | 5 | 7.25 | Tel Alam El Shaqiq, Egypt | DTO | German | Australian / British | 4.7 hrs | 60% Australian / British | 15% |
| AK 4: January Breached | 0 | 0 | Munassib Depression and Mount Himeimat, Egypt | DTO | British | Italian | 1.9 hrs | Balanced | 0% | |
| AK 5: Action Along the Rahman Track | 0 | 0 | El Alamein, Egypt | DTO | British | German / Italian | 11.3 hrs | Balanced | 0% | |
| AK 6: Fraser's Black Line Dash | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | El Alamein, Egypt | DTO | British | German | 3.3 hrs | 100% German | 0% |
| AK 7: Kidney Punch | 0 | 2 | 6.00 | El Alamein, Egypt | DTO | British | German / Italian | 12.1 hrs | 63% German / Italian | 6% |
| AK 8: Operation Beresford | 0 | 0 | El Munassib, Egypt | DTO | New Zealand | Italian | 10.4 hrs | 100% New Zealand | 0% | |
| AK 9: Hunters of Africa | 0 | 4 | 5.50 | El Alamein, Egypt | DTO | British | Italian | 4.3 hrs | 75% British | 12% |
| AK 10: Todt | 0 | 2 | El Alamein, Egypt | DTO | British | German | 0.6 hrs | 100% British | 6% |
* Popularity is the sum of Roar and Archive reported playings based as a percentage of the parent publication's total games.
(Dark) grey rows indicate Night scenarios.
Median length of scenarios: 4.5hrs
Average rating of scenarios: 6.55
Total playing time: 56.7hrs