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Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates
1987
Rules assistance for Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 240–360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates
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Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates is a board game released in 1987 for 2–4 players, 240–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David "Zeb" Cook and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid, Simulation, and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates is an Operational level simulation of the German campaign to conquer the city of Moscow during WWII, and the Soviet counterattack." 4 day turns, 10km per hex, regiments, divisions, corps level. (1) 22" x 34" map (1) 24 page rule booklet (2) player aid cards (2) six-sided dice (1) counter tray 600 die-cut counters
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Publishers
- Tactical Studies Rules (TSR)
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates supports 2–4 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 Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates is 240–360 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 Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates 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.
Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates 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.
Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid, Simulation, and Chit-Pull System. 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 Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates are: David "Zeb" Cook. 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 Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates 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.