Traces of War

BGG Geek Rating
5.6
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BGG Average Rating
7.9
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BGG Ranking
#7585
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Players
1-2
Weight
2.55/5.00
Playtime
360 min

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📖 About This Game

Traces of War is a two-player game that simulates the intense fighting between Axis and Soviet forces after the battle of Kursk during August 1943 to March 1944. A major Soviet offensive is launched against a German mobile defense. Will the breakthrough be successful? Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 month Hex: 12.5 miles / 20 kilometers Units: Divisions to Corps Game Inventory: Two 20.7 x 28" / 525 x 712 mm full color maps Three dual-side printed countersheet (303 5/8" (16mm) square counters and 18 3/4" (18mm) round counters) One 16-page rulebook One solitaire track card Two sets of Player Aid Sheets (4 total) Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium-low Players: 1 or 2 Playing Time: 3-6 hours Note: Players will need to provide one opaque cup for game play.