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Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory
2010
Rules assistance for Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 20 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory
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Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory is a board game released in 2010 for 1 player, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Steven Cunliffe and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
This is the first game in the TPS line of the Pocket Battle Games series from LPS, Inc. A solitaire postcard game of the intense fighting for the Tractor Factory in the Battle for Stalingrad. The player takes the role of the Germans as he maneuvers panzers, infantry, and elite pioneers into the ruins to hunt down the Soviets. Ambushes, snipers, and tough decisions await the Germans as they push deeper into the city. The longer the game lasts the more Soviet Reinforcements infiltrate through the ruins to surround and cut off the attackers. To win the player will have to master warfare in the most brutal of all WWII battlefields Rattenkrieg is literally "War of the Rats" and is the name given to irregular and deadly city fighting. Brought published by Turning Point Simulations and designed by Steven Cunliffe who also made The Hell of Stalingrad. Rattenkrieg inspired the game Savage Streets, published in Special Ops magazine #1 (2011). Postcard map 20 counters
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- LPS, Inc.
- Turning Point Simulations
Questions and answers
Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory supports 1 player 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 Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory is 20 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 Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory for ages 13 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.
Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory are: Steven Cunliffe. 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 Rattenkrieg: Assault on the Tracktor Factory 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.