D.A.K.

What to Expect

In D.A.K., players command units across a large hex grid map from Damascus to Casablanca, managing supply through operation points essential for movement, combat, and unit maintenance. The game emphasizes realistic supply lines, requiring players to maintain logistics while cutting off enemy supply routes. Capturing enemy supply depots near the front adds tactical depth.

Who Is This Game For?

D.A.K. is aimed at experienced players who appreciate complex wargames with simulation elements. Designed exclusively for two players, it takes about two hours per session. It is a medium to high complexity game requiring prior wargame and strategic planning experience.

How It Works

Players use action points representing supply to move units, engage in combat, and sustain their forces. Units are deployed secretly on a hexagon grid and combat outcomes are resolved by dice rolling. The supply system is central, demanding careful resource management to keep units operational.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Stephen Newberg, D.A.K. offers a detailed simulation of the WWII North Africa campaign with a unique supply mechanic using operation points. Its focus on two-player gameplay sets it apart from many multi-player wargames.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game covers the North African battles of WWII, spanning from Damascus to Casablanca, including Egypt, Libya, and parts of the Middle East, reflecting the strategic supply situation in this theater.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on securing supply lines and carefully planning your use of operation points to maintain your units.

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Fazit

D.A.K. is recommended for wargame enthusiasts seeking realistic supply management and strategic depth in a two-player format. Its complexity and length require patience and experience.