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Sergeants: On The Eastern Front

The Eastern Front in World War Two was the largest land campaign in history. This game recreates incidents in this vast campaign as small skirmishes between Soviet and German forces commanded by sergeants and other noncommissioned officers. YOU command one side. Can YOU defeat th...

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.07

Rating

6.12

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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Sergeants: On the Eastern Front has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, the presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is average, and the game is moderately easy to learn. Overall, it provides a fresh and engaging experience with a high replay value.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Sergeants: On the Eastern Front is 5.33. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with random elements having a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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The Eastern Front in World War Two was the largest land campaign in history. This game recreates incidents in this vast campaign as small skirmishes between Soviet and German forces commanded by sergeants and other noncommissioned officers. YOU command one side. Can YOU defeat the enemy in this easy to learn and exciting historical war game? This introduction-level game simulates World War II infantry actions at the man-to man level. The game, without going into overwhelming detail, test the tactical skills of the players, each commanding small opposing forces. Combat at this level focuses on the immediate enemy, his locations and weapons, the terrain and sheer survival. Sergeants! is an infinitely expandable game that is fast, fun and surprisingly inexpensive. Double-Sided Mapboard - Puzzle-cut to hold together 220 LASER-Cut Playing Pieces - These units represent soldiers, their weapons and information markers... heavy mounted, coated, and 3/4 in. Units are square. Terrain changing counters are hex shaped, info counters are round. Dice - Two six-sided dice- both players roll for resolution Rules, charts, and special 'briefing sheets' for more obscure needs Scenarios - contains EIGHT scenarios, several with variants for different year versions or with/without armor variants Charts - contains the charts needed to play the game Each box contains a unique registration card, giving the owner access to more scenarios and some extras. The "Repple Depple 1" expansion contains many more maps, scenarios, and tanks. —description from the publisher

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Designers

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S. Craig Taylor

Publishers

1
Lost Battalion Games

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