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Storm Over Stalingrad
2006
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- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
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Storm Over Stalingrad is a board game released in 2006 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tetsuya Nakamura and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area-Impulse.
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About the game
Publisher description: Storm Over Stalingrad is a 2-player wargame simulating the Battle of Stalingrad from October to November 1942. One player controls the German army, and the other player controls the Soviet army. The game uses a simplified version of the Area–Impulse System, first introduced in Avalon Hill’s “Storm Over Arnhem”. The game is 6 turns long, at the end of which time the winner is determined by comparing the players predetermined controlled victory areas to actual. The prize at the end of Germany's 1942 summer offensive was Stalingrad. The city, while being a propaganda key due to its name, was also a key industrial city sitting upon both rail and river networks. The German 6th Army hit arrived at the west bank of the Volga by late August and began their assault on the city. "Stalingrad must not be taken by the enemy" ordered Stalin. Now you can command the defense of the city and try to hold versus a talented, but stretched thin, German Army. Or will you find something the Germans didn't and seize both the city and the day? As has become common with games in the IGS line, playability matched with historical flavor has been achieved to a remarkable degree. In Storm Over Stalingrad, players alternate impulses where they move or fire, but only rarely both. Cards influence play, but do not drive the game. Can you take most of the city of Stalingrad before the Soviet offensive begins? This game uses a simplified version of the Storm Over Arnhem system. While it shares the same game system and topic as Turning Point: Stalingrad, it has a different feel due to it covering a smaller time period, using tactical cards, and simpler rules. Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 weeks Area: 1" = approximately 547 yards / 25mm = approximately 500 meters Units: Battalion to Brigade Game Inventory: Two 15x21" full color mapsheets One dual-side printed countersheet (176 5/8" counters) One 8-page Storm Over Stalingrad rulebook One deck of tactical cards (27 German, 27 Russian, 1 proof of purchase) Two 6-sided die Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Low Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 2-4 hours
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Questions and answers
Storm Over Stalingrad 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 Storm Over Stalingrad 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 Storm Over Stalingrad 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.
Storm Over Stalingrad has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Storm Over Stalingrad belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area-Impulse. 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 Storm Over Stalingrad are: Tetsuya Nakamura. 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 Storm Over Stalingrad 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.