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A Winter War

(from the introduction:) A Winter War is a detailed simulation of the Soviet invasion of Finland during the winter of 1939-40. [...] Game components: Rules booklet (28 pages) Orders of battle booklet (16 pages) Europa Map 35 [34"x22"] Counter sheets 58 & 59 (2 sheets) - Accessory...

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

3.5

Rating

7.27

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A Winter War has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.6

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

A Winter War has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

A Winter War has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.

Luck profile

A Winter War has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

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(from the introduction:) A Winter War is a detailed simulation of the Soviet invasion of Finland during the winter of 1939-40. [...] Game components: Rules booklet (28 pages) Orders of battle booklet (16 pages) Europa Map 35 [34"x22"] Counter sheets 58 & 59 (2 sheets) - Accessory counter sheet #2 (1/2 sheet) [Total: 656 counters] Charts & Tables: Two Combat results / Terrain effects charts Two Unit identification charts Two Game Play charts / Master sequence of play Two Game charts (one Finnish, one Soviet) One Victory chart / Coast defence chart One Europa master terain key Two dice

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Designers

1
Gary Stagliano

Artists

2
Winston Hamilton Barbie Pratt

Publishers

1
Games Research/Design (GR/D)

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