Dune: War for Arrakis – Desert War

2025

Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi

BGG Average Rating

8.2

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Players

2-4

Weight

N/A

Playtime

120 min

Age

14+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Team-Based Game Events Die Icon Resolution Simulation Dice Rolling Area Majority / Influence Area Movement

📂 Categories

Novel-based Science Fiction Expansion for Base-game Miniatures Movies / TV / Radio theme Dice Wargame Science Fiction Novel-based

🎨 Artists

Henning Ludvigsen Paolo Parente Stefano Moroni Steve Prescott

🏢 Publishers

CMON Global Limited

📖 About This Game

Desert War is an expansion for Dune: War for Arrakis that introduces new units for both the Harkonnen and Atreides factions, further detailing the harsh reality of the conflict fought on the burning surface of planet Dune. Expert Fremen Sandriders summon giant sandworms and ride them into battle with unparalleled skill. Fremen Rocket Launchers emerge from their Fremen Camps to fire at Harversters and Ornithopters. Suspensor Troopers scout ahead to make surprise attacks, withstanding the desert hazards like few can. Escort Ornithopters not only help move Legions around but offer direct support to them in battle. —description from the publisher