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Fire in the East (1984)
2–4 players · 3000 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG
- Players
- 2–4
- Play time
- 3000 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- Heavy
- BGG rating
- 7.5/10
Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — heavy complexity, plays in 3000 min.
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About Fire in the East
Fire in the East covers the war in the Soviet Union from the start of the Barbarossa invasion in June 1941 through the end of the Soviet winter counteroffensive in March 1942. It requires two players, with one player controlling the German and German-allied (Rumanian, Finnish, etc.) forces and the other controlling the various Soviet forces: regular troops, militia divisions,and Guards formations. The size of the game makes it well suited to team play: each side can easily be…
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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Simulation, Zone of Control · Designer: John Astell, Rich Banner, Frank Chadwick
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Fire in the East FAQ
- How many players is Fire in the East?
- Fire in the East plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
- How long does Fire in the East take to play?
- A game of Fire in the East takes 3000 min, at heavy complexity (4.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Fire in the East any good?
- Fire in the East rates 7.5/10 from 299 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, simulation.