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Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942
2008
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- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 is a board game released in 2008 for 1–2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Adrian McGrath and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Assault on Sevastopol is a two-player game recreating Erich von Manstein’s attempt to clear the Crimean peninsula and seize the key port city of Sevastopol as a prelude to Germany’s 1942 summer offensive in Ukraine – the roads to which would lead to the fateful battle of Stalingrad. The Germans are attempting to clear this enemy bastion on the Black Sea and free up their forces for the great offensive to the north. The Russians are desperately trying to hold out as long as possible, falling back on great defensive terrain and strong fortified positions, hoping to delay the German invaders and extract as high a price as possible from them for the capture of Sevastopol. But the Germans have prepared for this campaign. With complete air superiority, the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) relentlessly attacks from the skies, while special super-heavy siege artillery is slowly and carefully brought in and assembled expressly for this operation. It’s a hard-fought matter of time, distance, and attrition as you recreate the Assault on Sevastopol. Scale: Each unit is 1 regiment, brigade, division, or battle group, each hex is 3 kilometers, and each turn is 3 days. Game Components: One 4-page, color instructions booklet 40 color, die-cut, two-sided 5/8” mounted game pieces One 11” x 17” color game map with charts & tables One 2-page sheet of historical, designer, and developer notes One 4-page, color BATTLESSON (TM) booklet One bonus Optional Rule Re-implements: Assault on Sevastopol Buy Microbadge
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Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 is 45 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 Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 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.
Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 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 Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 are: Adrian McGrath. 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 Assault on Sevastopol: Von Manstein in the Crimea, 1942 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.