ALEA Magazine 28 - Africa 1859-60: the last Romantic War

ALEA Magazine #28 – Africa 1859-60: The Last Romantic War is a wargame published in the Spanish magazine ALEA by MasQueOca. This issue features a simulation of military campaigns conducted in Northeast Africa between 1859 and 1860, a period marked by colonial conflicts and clashes between European powers and local forces.

The game recreates military operations during a time when modern armies were emerging, while still retaining characteristics of earlier “romantic” 19th-century warfare. Players must maneuver their forces, control key territories, and manage engagements across a challenging geographic environment.

Players command the various factions involved in the conflict. The system emphasizes operational mobility, resource management, and coordination of forces across an extended theater of operations.

Africa 1859-60 simulates a conflict where logistics, terrain, and troop quality play a decisive role. Player decisions directly influence control of strategic areas and the outcome of the campaigns.

The game offers an accessible approach while maintaining strategic depth, consistent with the design philosophy of ALEA magazine games, combining historical simulation with engaging gameplay.

Contents

1 game map depicting the Northeast African theater
1 countersheet representing the forces involved
1 rulebook
historical articles included in the magazine
player aids

Technical Information

Publisher : MasQueOca (ALEA Magazine)
Type : operational wargame
Theme : African campaigns 1859–1860
Period : 19th century
Players : 1–2
Playing time : about 60 to 120 minutes