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Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad
2005
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 2 players
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Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ray Tapio and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
ATS Basic Game two provides players with an introduction to the Advanced Tobruk System (ATS) of tactical World War II games. ATS allows players to recreate squad level battles on maps depicting the historical areas that the battles were fought such as Arnhem, Normandy, Iwo Jima and Stalingrad. Each hex represents 50 yards of terrain and each turn represents two minutes. Counters represent squads, leaders, crews or individual tanks and heavy weapons. Basic game II has four scenarios covering the Battle of Stalingrad in October and November 1942. It includes a 22" x 34" map of an industrial area in Stalingrad. The 20 page rulebook provides the core infantry and vehicle rules for the ATS system.
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- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- Critical Hit, Inc.
Questions and answers
Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad are: Ray Tapio. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Advanced Tobruk System Basic Game II: Streets of Stalingrad as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.