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Molotov's War
1995
Rules assistance for Molotov's War
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Molotov's War
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Molotov's War is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Desch and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Molotov's War: Russo-Finish Conflict, 1939-40 is a two-player simulation of the war that took place between the Soviet Union and Finland during the Winter of 1939-1940. This is a game of intermediate complexity in which the two players command the forces of Finland and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Player must gain certain territorial objectives in Finland; the Finnish Player must prevent this from happening. Molotov's War was published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #172 Jan/Feb 1995. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 week Hex: 8 miles / 12.9 kilometers Units: Battalion to Division Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" six color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (280 1/2" counters - 40 errata counters for Advanced Successors S&T 161) One 16-page Molotov's War rules booklet Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium-Low Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 2-8
Questions and answers
Molotov's War 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 listed playing time for Molotov's War is 120 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 Molotov's War 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.
Molotov's War 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.
Molotov's War 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 Molotov's War are: John Desch. 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 Molotov's War 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.