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Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition)
2019
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- 2–4 players
- 60–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
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Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gunter Eickert and Uwe Eickert and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Storms of Steel! makes you a witness to the greatest tank battle in history! After their stinging defeat at Stalingrad, the Germans mass their best forces for an all-out attack against the growing Soviet bulge at Kursk. The Soviets' network of master spies has caught wind of the German plans, and they are prepared to trap and decimate the best panzer forces the Germans can muster. Storms of Steel covers one of the largest tank battles in history. German Panzer and Anti-Tank hardware had caught up with the Soviets, allowing the Germans to destroy most Soviet tanks from great distances. But the Soviets countered this advantage with mass production of tanks, which were thrown at the Germans in an attempt to overwhelm them. Storms of Steel! is the second stand-alone title in the best selling Conflict of Heroes series. Each game in the series uses the same core rules system, so it's easy to advance from one game to the next! Conflict of Heroes is a tactical war game of platoon-sized engagements, with each counter representing a squad of infantry, a crewed gun, or a vehicle. The engagements are presented as firefights with different objectives. During a firefight, players use their army's units to fight for these objectives, which are worth victory points (VPs). The player with the most VPs at the end of the game wins. The rules for Storms of Steel are the same as for Awakening the Bear, but the two games play very differently. In Awakening the Bear, the Germans had to flank and get close to Soviet tanks if they stood any chance of penetrating the heavy T-34 tank armor. But by 1943, at the battle of Kursk, most Soviet tank armor could be penetrated by the Germans at great distances. So the tables are turned and players must employ very different tactics. All New for the 3rd Edition: •Featuring the latest 3rd Edition Conflict of Heroes Rules! •Updated the maps and overlay artwork to be highly detailed and more beautiful than the original! •All new counters (280 in all) in addition to new versions of the previous counters! •New box format, with updated tray inserts designed by Game Trayz! Please note: There was never a second edition released. This release is called Third Edition since it uses same rule-set as Awakening the Bear Third Edition.
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Questions and answers
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) supports 2–4 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 Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) is 60–240 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 Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) 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.
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) 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 Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) are: Gunter Eickert and Uwe Eickert. 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 Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel – Kursk 1943 (Third Edition) 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.