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Expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Bitter Harvest
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates
2022
Rules assistance for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates
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- 1–2 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates
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Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates is an expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Bitter Harvest released in 2022 for 1–2 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by David Heath and Devin Heinle and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Enemy at the Gates is an expansion for the Heroes of the Bitter Harvest for the Lock 'n Load Tactical series. It features a fluid, impulse-based turns, squad-level, and individual heroics, plus lots of armor and special rules to bring the fight for the city of Stalingrad. From the first drive to cut off the city along the north bank of the Volga to the brutal and close-in street to street and room to room fighting that raged across the city. Fighting in the Dzerzhinsky Tractor Works Factory and on the slopes of Mamayev Kurgan. Fighting in the Red October Factory complex and at Pavlovs House as well as the German attempt to capture the main ferry landings are covered. New equipment is introduced to both sides as the Maxim Machinegun and the ROKS-3 flamethrower are added to the Soviet arsenal. The Germans receive shipments of MG42 Machineguns and the StuH 42 join the battle. New Module Specific rules are introduced such as Severe Rubble terrain, Snipers are allowed to reposition to take advantage of the unique Sniper engagements that were so common in Stalingrad. Sewer movement is also introduced as it was such a pervasive means of getting around the bombed-out city. 4 new maps and 1 sheet of counters are included in this expansion —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC.
Questions and answers
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates is 60–90 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates for ages 14 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.
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates are: David Heath and Devin Heinle. 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Bitter Harvest – Enemy At The Gates as an expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Bitter Harvest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Bitter Harvest to use it. Check that your edition of Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Bitter Harvest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.