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Traces of War

Traces of War is a two-player game that simulates the intense fighting between Axis and Soviet forces after the battle of Kursk during August 1943 to March 1944.

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Reviews
positive, 82% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
180 minutes
Published
2023
Age
14+
Publisher
Vuca Simulations
Players
1 to 2 players
Designer
Tetsuya Nakamura
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
War Game, World War II, Dice Rolling, Simulation, Two-player Game, Hexagon Grid, and Grid Movement
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Description

Traces of War is a two-player game that simulates the intense fighting between Axis and Soviet forces after the battle of Kursk during August 1943 to March 1944.

A major Soviet offensive is launched against a German mobile defense. Will the breakthrough be successful?

Game Turn: 1 month
Hex: 12.5 miles / 20 kilometers
Units: Divisions to Corps

Solitaire Playability: High
Complexity Level: Medium-low
Players: 1 or 2
Playing Time: 3-6 hours

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Game's Categories

Genres

  • War Game
  • Two-player Game

Theme

  • World War II

Mechanics

  • Dice Rolling
  • Grid Movement
  • Hexagon Grid
  • Simulation
  • Chit-Pull System
  • Multiple Maps
  • Zone of Control

Publisher

  • Vuca Simulations

Designer

  • Tetsuya Nakamura

Developers

  • Lennart Lindbäck
  • Patrick Gebhardt

Artist

  • Pablo Bazerque

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