
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,483
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Ring of Fire: The Fourth Battle for Kharkov, August 1943
- 1–2 players
- 240–600 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1994

1996
Rules assistance for SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk
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SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk is a board game released in 1996 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Desch and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
SS Panzer is a simulation of the tank battle near Prokhorovka on 12th July 1943 at the climax of the Kursk Battle. It pits the German 2nd SS Pz Corps against the Soviet 5th Gds Tank Army. Game Scale is 500m per hex, each unit companies for Germans and battalions for Soviets. Each game turn represents one hour.
SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk supports 1–2 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 SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk is 180 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 SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk 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.
SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk 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 SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk 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 SS Panzer: Bloodbath at Kursk 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.