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Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45
2017
Rules assistance for Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 60–300 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45
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Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 is a board game released in 2017 for 1–2 players, 60–300 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
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About the game
“When Barbarossa commences, the world will hold its breath and make no comment.” – Adolf Hitler. Now you get the chance to refight the greatest campaign in history as you direct the armies of Germany and Russia from 1941 to the bitter end of World War II. Using blocks with labels as the military units you will maneuver your forces to best destroy those of the enemy. As the German player you must push rapidly east trying to capture the key cities of Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingrad, not only fighting the Russian army but the winter as well. And as the Russian player you must withstand the German sledgehammer attacks as you trade ground for time, marshalling your forces for the counterattack that will drive the enemy backwards. Russia ended up winning but history did not have to end like this, can you do better? HOLDFAST EASTFRONT 1941 – 1945 will come with a large hard mounted game map. From the manufacturers Kickstarter campaign description: In 2012 we printed the first game under Worthington Publishing. It was Volume I in the World War II Campaign Series, HOLDFAST RUSSIA 1941-1942. We sold out of HOLDFAST RUSSIA 1941-42 last year and have had calls for a reprint ever since. Well rather than just reprint we decided to remaster the game with a larger hard mounted game board and expand the game to cover the entire war in the east. We are now printing it as a new game, Volume V in the World War II Campaign Series, HOLDFAST: EASTFRONT 1941-1945. The game has been extended to 1945. The board has been expanded to push out to Berlin. New units that appear later in the war are included such as Russian Air, and SS units. The remastered edition will include the original game that ends in 1942 and a game that covers the whole war; To Moscow and Back 1941-1945. It also has 3 additional scenarios: 1. Fall Blau and beyond 1942-1945 2. Kursk 1943-1945 3. The destruction of Army Group Center 1944-1945.
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- Worthington Publishing, LLC
Questions and answers
Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 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 Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 is 60–300 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 Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 for ages 10 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.
Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 Holdfast: EastFront 1941-45 are: Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie. 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 Holdfast: EastFront 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.