
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,381
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Nations at War: Desert Heat
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley
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Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley is an expansion for Tank on Tank: East Front released in 2016 for 1–2 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sean Druelinger and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Chit-Pull System.
Tank on Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley is a new expansion to our Tank on Tank: East Front series. In this expansion, Tank on Tank fans can delve into catastrophic armored clashes between Germany and the Soviet Union. This expansion includes two maps and many customized scenario rules to add to your gaming experience. Within these ten scenarios, the Soviets confront the Germans in huge armor battles in valleys, depressions and over railroad tracks in order to achieve victory for the Motherland. Also included for owners of Tank on Tank: West Front is a special bonus scenario, “The Bear at the Rhine”, which has Soviet forces attempting to push the US and Germans back to the Rhine River. Enjoy hours of added gameplay with this expansion. It’s fun. It’s tactical. Get in a turret and take command! You must own Tank on Tank: East Front to play Red Storm in the Valley.
Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley 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 Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley is 20–40 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 Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley for ages 10 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.
Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Chit-Pull System. 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 Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley are: Sean Druelinger. 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 Tank On Tank: East Front – Red Storm in the Valley as an expansion for Tank on Tank: East Front. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tank on Tank: East Front to use it. Check that your edition of Tank on Tank: East Front is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.