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War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition)
1976
Rules assistance for War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 480 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.6/5
Rules assistant for War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition)
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) is a board game released in 1976 for 2 players, 480 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jim Dunnigan and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
"War In The East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition)" is an operational level wargame simulation of the epic struggle between Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. The game box contains three 22x28" 3-coloured maps, 2,400 playing pieces, standard War In Europe rulebook, exclusive War In The East rulebook and various playing aids. Updated version of War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45.
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) is 480 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 War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) 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.
War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) are: Jim Dunnigan. 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 War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) 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.