Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates is an Operational level simulation of the German campaign to conquer the city of Moscow during WWII, and the Soviet counterattack." 4 day turns, 10km per hex, regiments, divisions, corps level.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Chit-Pull System
Draw tokens to determine which units, factions, or events activate next.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Combat Results Table
Compare opposing strength as a ratio, then consult a table to resolve combat.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Read the full game description
Moscow 1941: The Enemy at the Gates is an Operational level simulation of the German campaign to conquer the city of Moscow during WWII, and the Soviet counterattack." 4 day turns, 10km per hex, regiments, divisions, corps level. (1) 22" x 34" map (1) 24 page rule booklet (2) player aid cards (2) six-sided dice (1) counter tray 600 die-cut counters