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Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921
2009
Rules assistance for Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 25–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921
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Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 is a board game released in 2009 for 1 player, 25–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Darin A. Leviloff and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Events.
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About the game
Soviet Dawn brings Darin Leviloff’s novel States of Siege(TM) game system (introduced in VPG’s Israeli Independence) back for a much larger storytelling adventure covering the Russian Civil War from 1918 to 1921. With several enemy "Fronts" converging on Moscow, the fate of the revolution and the prestige of international communism rests on your ability to manage and resolve every crisis that the "Whites" can assail you with. As the headlines unfold, you draw upon military and political resources to help you, or try to reorganize the Red Army for special abilities that can greatly enhance your position. Who knows? You might even capture the Imperial Gold Reserve! Can you deal with the great crises of that time and defend the revolution? Will you withdraw from the Great War (WW1) or exercise the Bukharin Option and fight on? Can you execute the Czar in time, or will the Whites rescue him? Will you fortify Petrograd or press your offensives home? How will you deal with internal and external dissent? Play Soviet Dawn and see! Game Components: One 8-page, color Game Rules booklet 16 color, die-cut 5/8" mounted game pieces 12 color, die-cut 3/4" mounted game pieces 48 ‘Headline’ cards One 11" x 17" color game map Detailed Example of Play + Designer’s Notes Scale: Each unit is one anti-communist Front, and each turn is a few weeks of real time. Soviet Dawn FAQ answers common rule questions.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- RBM Studio
- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 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 Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 is 25–60 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 Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 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.
Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Events. 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 Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 are: Darin A. Leviloff. 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 Soviet Dawn: The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 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.