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2014 Ranked #5,449

Holdfast: Russia 1941-42

A strategic World War II game has German and Soviet commanders maneuver blocks and hold key Russian cities. Mud, supply, armor, and winter resources continually change which side can maintain its position.

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Players

1-2

Play time

Not listed

Age

10+

Complexity

2.1/5

Rating

7.68

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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Publisher's blurb: HoldFast: Russia 1941-42 is our strategic World War II game on the Russian Campaign. It is the first of our Campaigns of World War II series.

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Publisher's blurb: HoldFast: Russia 1941-42 is our strategic World War II game on the Russian Campaign. It is the first of our Campaigns of World War II series. It uses wooden blocks for fog of war and hex movement. Clean mechanics and a manageable number of units allow for the entire campaign to be played in a evening. Objectives are clear. Hold two of the three victory location cities at the end of the game. But with mud and supplies a constant factor, German armor always a threat, and winter bringing a boost to Russian resources and manpower, it is not easy for either side to HOLD FAST. “The world will hold its breath…” Holdfast Russia FAQ

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Play and group

Players
1–2
Best with
1–2
Play time
180 min
Age
10+
Complexity
2.1/5
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Credits

Designers

2
Grant Wylie Mike Wylie

Artists

1
Sean Cooke

Publishers

1
Worthington Publishing, LLC