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Gamers Finish Six-Turn Practice Run for North Africa Campaign

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Gamers Andy Taeger and James Purcell launched Campaign for North Africa, aiming to be first to finish it.
They completed a six-turn practice run in 18 months, confirming a 20- to 30-year timeline.
They bought a £970 eBay copy and began the weekly podcast War With a Mate.
Purcell plays Axis forces while Taeger commands Commonwealth units.
The board-gaming community’s reaction has been surprisingly positive.

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Gamers Andy Taeger and James Purcell launched Campaign for North Africa, aiming to be first to finish it.
They completed a six-turn practice run in 18 months, confirming a 20- to 30-year timeline.
They bought a £970 eBay copy and began the weekly podcast War With a Mate.
Purcell plays Axis forces while Taeger commands Commonwealth units.
The board-gaming community’s reaction has been surprisingly positive.