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Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45
1986
Rules assistance for Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 150–1200 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.5/5
Rules assistant for Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45
For 2 players
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Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 is a board game released in 1986 for 2 players, 150–1200 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David James Ritchie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
"Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45" On 22 June 1941, the German Wehrmacht invaded Soviet Russia in an operation code-named Barbarossa. Barbarossa is a Strategic level, two-player, Corps-level board wargame simulation of the four year struggle of the East Front War in the Soviet Union. The Axis Player takes the role of the German High Command (OKH) and controls playing pieces representing the forces of Germany and its allies. The Soviet player takes the role of the Soviet High Command (STAVKA) and controls pieces representing the armed forces of Soviet Russia and allied partisans. Four scenarios: 1941 Barbarossa: Turns 1 through 8 1942 Blau: Turns 12 through 24 1943 Zitedelle: Turns 26 through 36 Campaign: Turns 1 through 48 Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 month Hex: 27 miles / 44 kilometers Units: Corps to Army Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: High Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-25 hours
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Publishers
- Tactical Studies Rules (TSR)
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 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 Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 is 150–1200 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 Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 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.
Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 are: David James Ritchie. 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 Barbarossa: Game of the Russo-German War 1941-45 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.