
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,432
- BGG rating
- 7.6
A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine 1942-1943
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2006

2024
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Traces of Hubris is a board game released in 2024 for 1–2 players and 180–360 minutes per game. It was designed by Tetsuya Nakamura and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
Traces of Hubris is a two-player game that simulates the German Case Blue (Fall Blau) summer offensive in southern Russia during the second half of 1942. The goal was to “cut off” the Volga at Stalingrad and to capture the Caucasus oil fields. The Axis player must eliminate the Soviet forces and break their defense lines in order to reach his objectives. The Soviet player must do everything to defend the homeland, and hold until he gets a chance to strike back. The game uses the same core mechanics as Traces of War. Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 weeks / 1 month Hex: 22.5 kilometers Units: Divisions and Corps Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium-low Players: 1 or 2 Players Playing Time: 3-6 hours Note: Players will need to provide one opaque cup for game play. —description from the publisher
Traces of Hubris 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 Traces of Hubris is 180–360 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.
Traces of Hubris 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.
Traces of Hubris belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and 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 Traces of Hubris 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 Traces of Hubris 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.