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Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944
1979
Rules assistance for Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944
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Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944 is a board game released in 1979 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen B. Patrick and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
This Army Group South quad game is also the eighth title in SPI's Moment in Conflict Series. An operational simulation set on the Eastern Front in World War II.
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- Hobby Japan
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 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 Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 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.
Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 1944 are: Stephen B. Patrick. 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 Korsun: The German Pocket on the Dniepr, 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.