
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,252
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Turning the Tables: The Axis Defeat of the Soviet Spring '42 Offensive
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 1998

2000
Rules assistance for Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North is a board game released in 2000 for 1–2 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Dirk Blennemann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
Folio format, operational treatment of the Soviet offensive on Velikye Luki, 1942-43. Third installment in MiH's "T3" series, which has subsequently become the "Schwerpunkt" series for GMT games. Hallmarks of the system are ease of play and the "fog of war" element.
Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North 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 Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North 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.
Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North are: Dirk Blennemann. 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 Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North 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.