GMT Absolute War The Russain Front 1941-45

• This two-player wargame recreates the titanic struggle between the invading armies of Germany versus the Soviet Union in a fresh new way
• This new approach is even faster and easier to play, making it perfect for introducing new gamers to the hobby
• The design emphasis has been placed on making the game very player-friendly and manageable in its level of scope, difficulty and time of play
• This quick playing (while still realistic) simulation presents players with deep strategy meriting contemplation
• Victory conditions are simple and to the point: you have to capture as many of the ten map objectives to force a campaign decision

Product Description After tackling the Russian Front with the first game of the No Retreat! Series, wargamer and designer Carl Paradis revisits this fascinating campaign with: Absolute War! - The Attack on Russia 1941-44. This two-player wargame recreates the titanic struggle between the invading armies of Nazi Germany versus the Soviet Union in a fresh new way. This new approach is even faster and easier to play making it perfect for introducing new gamers to the hobby. “Absolute War!” will put emphasis on strategic planning - not tedious hex maneuvering or factor-counting to attain the “perfect” attack. Most of the time-consuming calculations will be taken care of effortlessly by the game engine, letting you concentrate instead on exercising your generalship skills against your opponent. Area-movement will provide the proper feel of sweeping maneuvers, exploitation and encirclements across the vast steppes and forests of Russia. The grueling city sieges will be represented by allowing local battles to unfold, with sometimes both foes occupying and battling in the same critical map areas. With a simple – yet effective - economic model, players will also feel the growing might and sophistication of the Soviet Red Army and the degradation of the once-invincible German Wehrmacht over the epic four years that this merciless campaign was fought on the soil of “Mother Russia”. Components: One 22x36 Mapboard (mounted), One sheet of 88, 2-sided square units , One sheet of 112, 2-sided round/hex markers, One rule book (24 pages), One Scenario Book (24 pages), Four Play-aid cards, Two decks of 55 Event Cards, No Dice. Ages: 14 and up. Number of Players : 2. Playing time: Approximately 3 - 4 hours for a full campaign game, 1- 2 hours for the Shorter Scenarios. Safety Warning Keep away from naked flame or direct heat sources.