Death or Glory

Death or Glory: The Battle of Rorke's Drift is a 1 player strategy game from Joe Fernandez set during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1870.

Now Available | From Blue Panther LLC

"Here they come, thick as grass..."

Dive into history and Heroism in Death or Glory: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, a war game that immerses you in the heart of this legendary clash. Relive the valiant stand of 150 British soldiers as they defend a mission station against a Zulu "impi" numbering in the thousands, during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

As the clock strikes 4:30 PM, the earth trembled with the thundering chant of "Usuthu!" - the Zulu battle cry. Masses of warriors surged forward in wave after wave, their horns echoing across the plains and their assegai spears flashing in the sun. The British defenders, entrecnhed in the makeshift redoubt, met the onslaught with unwavering resolve and disciplined volleys of rifle fire.

When the dust settled, the battlefield lied eerily quiet, strewn with hundreds of casualties. Eleven British heroes will be awarded the Victoria Cross for their extraordinary bravery.

Designed by Joe Fernandez

PLAYERS: 1
AGE: 14+
TIME TO PLAY: 30-60 minutes

CONTENTS:

• 1 8 x 11" inch map
• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Player Aid Chart
• 26 Wooden Cubes
  • (16 Red, 6 Green, 1 Grey, and 3 brown)
• 11 game dice (1d10 and 10d6)
  

© 2026 Joe Fernandez and Art of Wargames
Published by Blue Panther LLC under license.