
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,135
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Stalingrad Pocket: 2nd Edition – The Wehrmacht's Greatest Disaster
- 1–2 players
- 180–900 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 1996

2007
Rules assistance for Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 1,200 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Adam Starkweather and Masahiro Yamazaki and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
Red Star Rising: The War in Russia 1941-1944, is a wargame of the Eastern Front in World War II from the German invasion of the USSR in June 1941 until the end of April 1944, when the expulsion of the Axis powers from the USSR was all but assured. One player plays the Germans and their allies (the Axis) and the other plays the Soviets. While paper and cardboard cannot possibly simulate a large-scale war, this game does attempt to model some of the significant aspects of the conflict, and also give the players an idea of the problems their historical counterparts faced. Masahiro Yamazaki has long been considered the East Front specialist in Japan. His games - including the excellent Stalingrad Pocket by the Gamers - have been enjoyed by English gamers since 1992. Now, for the first time, MMP is very proud to present his ultimate vision of the War in Russia. With over 10 years of development and expertise, Masahiro has culled all of his talents to give you the finest game on the entire Eastern Front of World War Two. Red Star Rising is part of the International Games Series (IGS) from Multi-Man Publishing (MMP). Using a variant of the popular Victory in the West chit pull system, but with some very novel twists, Masahiro presents the theater as never before. If the Soviet player can weather the Nazi storm, she will rise from the ashes and become the powerful enemy that defeated Germany. You will see the tables turn as in no wargame before. Game Scale: Turn: 2 weeks to 2 months Hex: 22 miles / 35 kilometers Units: Corps/Division for the Germans; Corps/Army for the Soviets Game Details: Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 1 or more Playing Time: 3-30 hours
Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 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 Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 is 1,200 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 Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 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.
Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 has a complexity rating of 3.2 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.
Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. 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 Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 are: Adam Starkweather and Masahiro Yamazaki. 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 Red Star Rising: The War in Russia, 1941-1944 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.