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?
Winter Storm (a/k/a Winter Sturm) is an operational level game on the battles that were fought in Southern Russia from the time of the Soviet counter-offensive at Stalingrad in November of 1942, through February 1943 and the escape of Kleist's First Panzer Army from the Caucasus. Map sheets show the area from the Volga River to Taganrog on the Mius River.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
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.
Zone of Control
Restrict or influence movement through areas controlled by nearby pieces.
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Winter Storm (a/k/a Winter Sturm) is an operational level game on the battles that were fought in Southern Russia from the time of the Soviet counter-offensive at Stalingrad in November of 1942, through February 1943 and the escape of Kleist's First Panzer Army from the Caucasus. Map sheets show the area from the Volga River to Taganrog on the Mius River. 800 die cut counters. Two combat resolution tables. Some charts on the maps and separate. Rules book plus a scenarios/campaign booklet.