Battle for Moscow

A game by Frank Chadwick, Paul Richard "Rich" Banner

2 Players 90 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Simulation, Variable Set-up, Zone of Control

Print & Play, Wargame, World War II

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Battle for Moscow is a classic World War II board game that drops you into the midst of one of the war's most pivotal moments: the German push toward Moscow in late 1941. As one of two players, you'll take on the role of either the German faction, racing to capture and hold Moscow using lightning-fast blitzkrieg tactics, or the Soviet faction, desperately trying to prevent that from happening through strategic retreats. With easy-to-learn rules, you'll be diving into the action in no time, navigating the challenges of hexagon grid movement, dice rolling, and variable set-up. As you play through the game's 90-minute duration, you'll experience all the intensity of war, with zones of control, combat results tables, and movement and combat values all coming into play. The game's designers, Frank Chadwick and Paul Richard "Rich" Banner, have crafted a simulation that's both authentic and engaging, with terrain effects, weather conditions, and turns divided into phases all adding to the sense of realism. First published in 1986, Battle for Moscow remains a compelling and immersive wargame experience, perfect for fans of World War II history and strategy. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a new challenge, this game is sure to deliver hours of thrilling gameplay.