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Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943
2004
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.9/5
For 2 players
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Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 is a board game released in 2004 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ray Tapio and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Recreate the Battle of Kursk on a tactical level like never before. Clash Along the Psel brings you to the bank of the River Psel, where a crossing by the 3rd SS Panzergrenadier Division ‘Totenkopf’ drew an immediate—and massive—reaction from the Soviet 5th Guards Tank Army. The result was a titanic clash along the Psel that saw Pzkw VIE ‘Tiger’ tanks crisscrossing the legendary steppe in mortal combat with hordes of T-34 tanks. The Germans reached the dominating terrain of Hill 226.6, overlooking the Oboyan-Prokhorovka Highway, only to be attacked by wave after wave of Soviet tanks. The Germans were soon caught up in a savage battle to hold the perimeter around their pontoon bridge over the Psel. With the German spearhead attacked at its base, further advance in the Battle of Kursk came to an end for SSTK. Module for ATS: Advanced Tobruk System
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- Critical Hit, Inc.
Questions and answers
Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 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 Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 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 Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 for ages 14 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.
Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and 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 Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 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 Clash Along the Psel: The Battle of Kursk 1943 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.