Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The tactical WWII strategy game Company of Heroes 2nd Edition is back with a new campaign featuring the Desert Warfare expansion and a full reprint, and the big question is… should you back it?
In this episode of Should You Back?, I take a close look at everything included in the new Gamefound campaign — the new Afrika Korps faction, updated second edition improvements, and the reprint of the core game for those who missed it the first time around.
Originally inspired by the critically acclaimed Company of Heroes, the board game adapts the real-time strategy experience into a tactical tabletop system focused on resource control, positioning, cover mechanics, and combined arms warfare. The second edition improved the gameplay flow significantly, refining the rules and making the strategy feel more dynamic and rewarding.
Now the Desert Warfare expansion introduces the Afrika Korps faction, expanding the battlefield and enabling new faction matchups — including the possibility of full 3 vs 3 games with balanced Axis and Allied forces.
But with multiple pledge options, expansion content, and a reprint of the base game, the real question remains: is this campaign worth backing?
So let’s break it all down.
🎯 Here’s What You’ll Learn
✔️ What Company of Heroes: The Board Game actually plays like
✔️ How the second edition improved the original game
✔️ What the Desert Warfare expansion adds to the system
✔️ The new Afrika Korps faction and what it brings to the table
✔️ How the area control and resource mechanics work
✔️ Breakdown of pledge levels and what you actually get
✔️ My personal recommendation — should YOU back it?
📚 Learn More About Company of Heroes
📌 BoardGameGeek
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364356/company-of-heroes-2nd-edition
📌 Gamefound Campaign
gamefound.com/en/projects/companyofheroes/dak
💬 Your Turn!
Have you played Company of Heroes: The Board Game before?
Are you interested in the Desert Warfare expansion or the reprint?
Let me know in the comments — I read as many as I can and love hearing your thoughts.
📩 For Business & Collaborations
📧 GameBrigade@gmail.com
🏅 Support Exclusive Content
patreon.com/GameBrigade
💬 Join the Game Brigade Discord
discord.gg/edCPKKzmep
🎥 Should You Back? Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoT382MPPuipZTnDmWcdVPwPi9gFCD2u0
🚩 Disclosures
This video is not sponsored. All opinions are my own.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – What Is Company of Heroes: The Board Game?
02:10 – Core Gameplay & Mechanics
04:20 – Desert Warfare Expansion Overview
06:45 – Factions & Strategic Gameplay
08:30 – Pledge Levels Breakdown
10:20 – Value Discussion
12:10 – Final Thoughts — Should You Back It?
The tactical WWII strategy game Company of Heroes 2nd Edition is back with a new campaign featuring the Desert Warfare expansion and a full reprint, and the big question is… should you back it?
In this episode of Should You Back?, I take a close look at everything included in the new Gamefound campaign — the new Afrika Korps faction, updated second edition improvements, and the reprint of the core game for those who missed it the first time around.
Originally inspired by the critically acclaimed Company of Heroes, the board game adapts the real-time strategy experience into a tactical tabletop system focused on resource control, positioning, cover mechanics, and combined arms warfare. The second edition improved the gameplay flow significantly, refining the rules and making the strategy feel more dynamic and rewarding.
Now the Desert Warfare expansion introduces the Afrika Korps faction, expanding the battlefield and enabling new faction matchups — including the possibility of full 3 vs 3 games with balanced Axis and Allied forces.
But with multiple pledge options, expansion content, and a reprint of the base game, the real question remains: is this campaign worth backing?
So let’s break it all down.
🎯 Here’s What You’ll Learn
✔️ What Company of Heroes: The Board Game actually plays like
✔️ How the second edition improved the original game
✔️ What the Desert Warfare expansion adds to the system
✔️ The new Afrika Korps faction and what it brings to the table
✔️ How the area control and resource mechanics work
✔️ Breakdown of pledge levels and what you actually get
✔️ My personal recommendation — should YOU back it?
📚 Learn More About Company of Heroes
📌 BoardGameGeek
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364356/company-of-heroes-2nd-edition
📌 Gamefound Campaign
gamefound.com/en/projects/companyofheroes/dak
💬 Your Turn!
Have you played Company of Heroes: The Board Game before?
Are you interested in the Desert Warfare expansion or the reprint?
Let me know in the comments — I read as many as I can and love hearing your thoughts.
📩 For Business & Collaborations
📧 GameBrigade@gmail.com
🏅 Support Exclusive Content
patreon.com/GameBrigade
💬 Join the Game Brigade Discord
discord.gg/edCPKKzmep
🎥 Should You Back? Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoT382MPPuipZTnDmWcdVPwPi9gFCD2u0
🚩 Disclosures
This video is not sponsored. All opinions are my own.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – What Is Company of Heroes: The Board Game?
02:10 – Core Gameplay & Mechanics
04:20 – Desert Warfare Expansion Overview
06:45 – Factions & Strategic Gameplay
08:30 – Pledge Levels Breakdown
10:20 – Value Discussion
12:10 – Final Thoughts — Should You Back It?
