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?
In 1941, the German Wehrmacht invaded the Soviet union. The result was the largest conflict ever between two nations, with millions of men fighting on both sides.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
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In 1941, the German Wehrmacht invaded the Soviet union. The result was the largest conflict ever between two nations, with millions of men fighting on both sides. World War II: Barbarossa 1941 puts you in command of the brave soldiers fighting in this mighty conflict. The unique simultaneous play mechanic keeps the action intense, and the rules easy to learn. The variable game board and terrain tiles allow you to create a new battlefield every time you play. Highly detailed units and vehicles that match the historical prototypes bring the battle to life. Exciting scenarios are included, complete with historical information and challenging tactical missions. Take up arms in defense of Mother Russia or lead the soldiers of Germany in the tense early fighting of the “Barbarossa” invasion of 1941—the largest land invasion in human history! Box contents: 15 German and Soviet squads 1 set of engineering fortifications 6 double-sided terrain hexes 6 height hexes 15 unit cards 4 group cards 4 mine cards 1 Rules booklet 1 Scenario booklet 2 Reminder sheets 10 dice 2 water-based markers 1 set of decals