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Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945
2018
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- 1–3 players
- 240–480 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
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Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 is a board game released in 2018 for 1–3 players, 240–480 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stefan Ekström and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control.
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About the game
Konigsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 simulates the Soviet Attack by the 2nd and 3rd Belorussian Fronts on elements of Army Group Center in January, 1945. Each corps and army is represented by an activation chit and each side has a limited number of activation's they can use in a turn. This leads to players uncertain as to when or if formations will move or fight when they want. The Soviets offensive is mobile but quickly out paces its infantry and HQ's, random events can ground the Soviet Air Force or Stalin may intervene and delay some formations. The Germans units get hit hard and each move is critical to blocking the Soviets from the critical cities of Elbing and Konigsberg. Your motorized formations can be hit by no gas or the Gross Deutchland could withdraw when you need these units to defend a critical location. Can you replicate the epic defense of Konigsberg or will the Soviet onslaught win the day? Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 days Hex: 5 miles / 8 kilometers Units: Kampfgruppe to Corps Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full color map One dual-side printed countersheet (280 1/2" counters) One 12-page Konigsberg rulebook One Cover Sheet/Player Aid Card One Plastic zipper bag Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-10 hours Note: Players will need to provide one 6-sided die and one container with which to draw out Command & Activation chits.
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Questions and answers
Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 supports 1–3 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 Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 is 240–480 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 Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 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.
Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control. 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 Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 are: Stefan Ekström. 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 Königsberg: The Soviet Attack on East Prussia, 1945 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.