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Operation: Barbarossa

Operation: Barbarossa

Historical Board Gaming · 2012
2–3240 min12+ yrs8.7 BGG19Strategy
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Summer 1941: Operation Barbarossa has begun. The impressive Nazi war machine has set it sights on the East and has begun rolling toward the gates of Moscow. The Russian defenses are caught off guard and must organize quickly to make a stand and proudly defend the Mother Land.

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Summer 1941: Operation Barbarossa has begun. The impressive Nazi war machine has set it sights on the East and has begun rolling toward the gates of Moscow. The Russian defenses are caught off guard and must organize quickly to make a stand and proudly defend the Mother Land. Many brave soldiers must answer the call to duty, and many will pay with their lives before either side may claim… victory.

Operation: Barbarossa recreates this epic battle using a turn-based, area-movement and capture system similar to Axis & Allies. This game does however, use its own unit types, combat rules, D12 combat system, and victory system.

As the German player, you have a set length of time to capture key Russian cities to cripple their production. As Russia, you must find a way to hold out long enough to turn back the advancing Nazis.

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BGG rating8.7 / 10
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Play time
240 min
Players
2–3
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q4How many players does Operation: Barbarossa support?
Operation: Barbarossa is played by 2–3 players.
Q5How long does a game of Operation: Barbarossa take?
A game of Operation: Barbarossa takes about 240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Operation: Barbarossa for?
Operation: Barbarossa is recommended from age 12.
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