Traces of War

Description

Traces of War is a two-player game that simulates the intense fighting between Axis and Soviet forces after the battle of Kursk during August 1943 to March 1944. A major Soviet offensive is launched against a German mobile defense. Will the breakthrough be successful?

Game Scale:

 Game Turn: 1 month
 Hex: 12.5 miles / 20 kilometers
 Units: Divisions to Corps


Game Inventory:

 Two 20.7 x 28" / 525 x 712 mm full color maps
 Three dual-side printed countersheet (303 5/8" (16mm) square counters and 18 3/4" (18mm) round counters)
 One 16-page rulebook
 One solitaire track card
 Two sets of Player Aid Sheets (4 total)


Solitaire Playability: High
Complexity Level: Medium-low
Players: 1 or 2
Playing Time: 3-6 hours

Note: Players will need to provide one opaque cup for game play.



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