The Russian Campaign: Deluxe 5th Edition

Prepare for a deep historical immersion with The Russian Campaign: Deluxe 5th Edition, the definitive re-release of an undisputed wargame classic. This game is a true legend, globally acclaimed for its impeccable representation of the Eastern Front in World War II. More than just a reprint, this deluxe edition is the result of intense collaboration with the original designer, John Edwards, and has been meticulously enhanced over more than a year to be the ultimate and most complete version of the game. It incorporates the expertise of renowned players and tournament experts, reflecting over thirty years of experience and recent research. Expect revised rules that balance the game and offer clearer examples, as well as modifications to elements like Archangel-based replacements and German Minor Ally restrictions. Even with the updates, veterans will feel at home, and newcomers will find a smoother entry into the system. The game's core essence remains the same, but with crucial enhancements and clarifications that elevate the experience to a new level. The game system is robust, featuring multiple impulse movement and combat, rail movement and conversion, sea movement (transfers, invasions, evacuations), off-board movement, and encirclements. You'll also manage HQs and leaders, Russian paratroops and partisans, the Warsaw Garrison, air power with Stukas and Sturmoviks, reinforcements, and replacements. Victory conditions can include 'Sudden Death,' and there's a multitude of optional rules to customize your experience, such as strategic movement, SS replenishment, Russian recovery, industrial evacuation, and fortress cities. Additionally, there are variant and experimental rules published over three decades, including new counters. The game offers five distinct scenarios and a full 25-turn campaign, covering the entire period from May/June 1941 to May/June 1945. Components are high quality, including two full-size maps, three sheets of full-color counters (NATO and icon styles), an illustrated rules booklet, four Order of Battle Displays, three Scenario Set-up Cards, four Player Aid Cards, and a single six-sided die. It's the complete package for anyone seeking the ultimate Eastern Front simulation.