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Crisis in the Ukraine

Crisis in the Ukraine

Centurion Games · 1983
2180 min12+ yrs2.5/5 complexity6.6 BGG79CouplesStrategy
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Crisis in the Ukraine is an operational level simulation of the Soviet spring offensive that resulted in the pocketing of the German First Panzer Army in March, 1944, during which eight Soviet armies, under the direction of Marshal Zhukov, encircled the German First Panzer Army.

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Crisis in the Ukraine box art
official art · Centurion Games

Crisis in the Ukraine is an operational level simulation of the Soviet spring offensive that resulted in the pocketing of the German First Panzer Army in March, 1944, during which eight Soviet armies, under the direction of Marshal Zhukov, encircled the German First Panzer Army. The Germans, part of von Manstein's Army Group South, executed a daring and brilliant breakout in blizzard conditions.

In this fluid game of attack and counter-attack, both players are challenged with offensive and defensive actions. The game uses the "Panzergruppe Guderian" game system with numerous variations to fit this battle.

Game Inventory:

  • One 22 x 34" full color map
  • One dual-side printed countersheet (200 1/2" counters)
  • One 16-page rulebook
  • One 6-sided dice

Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 days Hex: 3.5 miles / 5.6 kilometers Units: Battalion to Corps

Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-15

game anatomy
Complexity2.5 / 5
BGG rating6.6 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
180 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q4How many players does Crisis in the Ukraine support?
Crisis in the Ukraine is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Crisis in the Ukraine take?
A game of Crisis in the Ukraine takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Crisis in the Ukraine for?
Crisis in the Ukraine is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Crisis in the Ukraine?
Crisis in the Ukraine has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.
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