
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,675
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rise and Decline of the Third Reich
- 2–6 players
- 240–720 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 1974

2007
Rules assistance for Korsoun 1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Korsoun 1944 is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Stratigos and Christophe Gentil-Perret and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
Korsoun 1944 is a World War 2 Operational level board-wargame that covers the Korsun-Cherkassy pocket, in which two German army corps were encircled by the Soviets in January-February 1944. One player controls the Soviets and tries to close the pocket, while the other one controls the Germans. Published in Vae Victis magazine #72 (Jan-Feb 2007 issue). Components include: - the magazine including wargaming & historical articles, plus the Rules in French; - One A2 size colour mapsheet (41.5 x 59 cm; 16 x 23 inches); - Two thin cardboard NON-die-cut countersheets, one for the front side, one for the back side, which need to be cut out and stuck together. English translations of the Rules, the Tables and the accompanying article describing the battle of the Korsun Pocket are available from Grognard.com.
Korsoun 1944 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 catalogue lists Korsoun 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.
Korsoun 1944 has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Korsoun 1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Korsoun 1944 are: Nicolas Stratigos and Christophe Gentil-Perret. 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 Korsoun 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.