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Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad is an expansion for Memoir '44 released in 2009 for 2–8 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Richard Borg and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
From DoW website: The Sword of Stalingrad expansion features 2 large-scale ready-to-play Overlord Scenarios; 2 standard scenarios; new Summary cards for the previously published Battle Maps and Mediterranean Theater expansion; and, for the first time, additional cards for in-game play - the new Combat Deck specifically designed for urban warfare. Sword of Stalingrad Holed up in a Grain Elevator overlooking a strategically vital square, you just watched the South Railway Station change hands 14 times in the past 6 hours. Will you survive the next onslaught? Rats in a Factory The Northern Factories: A ghastly place for a battle… heavy metal sheets creaking in the wind. Smart animals flee, leaving only rats to thrive in this burning hell! The Battle Map series is designed to encourage team play and accommodates up to 8 players; each map comes ready-to-play with all terrain, obstacles and unit positions pre-printed, making set-up a snap. Battle Map Volume 3 includes 2 standard scenarios that are playable on a regular Memoir ‘44 board - Mamayev Kurgan and Pavlov, Hero of the Soviet Union.
Editions
- Memoir '44: Sword of StalingradenDays of Wonder2021
- Memoir '44: Sword of StalingradenDays of Wonder2009
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Days of Wonder
Questions and answers
Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad supports 2–8 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 Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad is 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 Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad for ages 10 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.
Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad are: Richard Borg. 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 Memoir '44: Sword of Stalingrad as an expansion for Memoir '44. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Memoir '44 to use it. Check that your edition of Memoir '44 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.