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Korsoun 1944

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.83

Rating

7.12

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.8

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Korsoun 1944 has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.

Luck profile

Korsoun 1944 has a moderate level of luck. Random elements have minimal impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

Korsoun 1944 is a World War 2 wargame that covers the Korsun-Cherkassy pocket, in which two German army corps were encircled by the Soviets in January-February 1944. One player controls the Soviets and tries to close the pocket, while the other one controls the Germans. Published in Vae Victis magazine #72 (Jan-Feb 2007 issue). Components include: - the magazine including wargaming & historical articles, plus the Rules in French; - One A2 size colour mapsheet (41.5 x 59 cm; 16 x 23 inches); - Two thin cardboard NON-die-cut countersheets, one for the front side, one for the back side, which need to be cut out and stuck together. English translations of the Rules, the Tables and the accompanying article describing the battle of the Korsun Pocket are available from Grognard.com.

Category

2
Wargame World War II

Mechanism

5
Dice Rolling Events Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Movement Points

Family

6
Cities: Korsun (Ukraine) Country: Russia Country: Soviet Union Country: Ukraine History: World War II (Eastern Front) Magazine: Vae Victis

Type

1
Wargames

Media

Korsoun 1944 cover image

Korsoun 1944 cover image

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Credits

Designers

2
Christophe Gentil-Perret Nicolas Stratigos

Artists

2
Didier Bourgeois Christophe Camilotte

Publishers

1
Vae Victis

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