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Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943
1981
Rules assistance for Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120–360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943
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Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943 is a board game released in 1981 for 2 players, 120–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Prados and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26 1943, is an Operational level board-wargame that explores the confrontation between Soviet and German forces at the lower Dnieper river in September 1943, which featured the largest Soviet airborne offensive during World War II. Players assume command of either army and take turns to execute their orders for their forces. In this game, units exert a zone of control around them, forcing opposing units to maneuver around them to avoid being stopped in their tracks. Engagements between units are resolved by consulting results of dice rolls on a Ratio based Combat Results Table, modified by terrain, leadership, and other factors against charts. Airborne assaults and air support are also part and parcel of the combat. Keeping units in reserve is a strategical option, allowing players to immediately exploit breakthroughs and redeploy after battles. The game ends after a certain number of rounds. The players total up their victory points (typically for occupying strategic locations with their units) and whoever has more is the winner. Game Scale: Turn: 8 hours Hex: 1.67 km Unit: Company to Division Game Inventory: One 21" X 32" mapsheet One countersheet (200 1/2" counters) One 12 page rules booklet One Errata Sheet
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- Hobby Japan
- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
- People's War Games
Questions and answers
Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 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 Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943 is 120–360 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 Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943 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.
Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943 belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Aviation / Flight. 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 Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 1943 are: John Prados. 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 Kanev: Parachutes Across the Dnepr, September 23-26, 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.