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Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944
1997
Rules assistance for Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944
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Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 is a board game released in 1997 for 1–2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Desch and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Eastwall is an operational simulation of the campaign for control of the Ukraine, lasting from September 1943 to February 1944. One side represents the German forces of Heeresgruppe Süd while the other side controls the Red Army forces of several fronts. Eastwall uses the popular system of the Ring of Fire. Eastwall includes two kinds of combat, tank combat and regular combat, plus innovative reserve rules, paradrops (á la Kanev), and special bridgehead operations across the mighty Dnepr river. Eastwall is the game for the serious student of armored warfare on the Eastern Front. Scenarios: 3 Complexity: Low-to-Moderate Solitaire Suitability: Moderate/High Scale: 15 km per hex; 7 days per turn; Brigade/Kampfgruppe/Division/Corps Content: one 22"x34" full color map by Joe Youst, 480 full color back printed counters, one rules booklet with historical commentary, four player aid cards, in ziplock bag.
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Questions and answers
Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 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 Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 is 360 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 Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 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.
Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 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 Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 are: John Desch. 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 Eastwall: Battles for the Dnepr, September 1943 - February 1944 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.