Hell's Gate
- Players: 1–2 players
- Play time: 90 min
- BGG rating: 6.8
About Hell's Gate
Hell’s Gate is a simulation game of the Battle of the Korsun Pocket in Ukraine, during January and February of 1944. Two players direct the German and Soviet forces as they seek to capture or regain territory and inflict losses on the opposing side while minimizing their own losses. The simulation is also easily playable solitaire for those who wish to study the dynamics involved. War games author, professor and designer Philip Sabin introduced Hell's Gate in his book, Simulating War, and this Victory Point Games edition has polished the game's original components to bring you a great simulation game experience. Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 7 on a 9 scale Scale: Each turn is 3 days of real time, each hex is approx. 20 kilometers across, and each unit represents a brigade, division, or corps.
- Released
- 2013
- Designer
- Philip Sabin
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Hell's Gate?
Hell's Gate plays with 1–2 players.
What is the best player count for Hell's Gate?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Hell's Gate is best with 2 players (5 votes).
How long does Hell's Gate take to play?
A game of Hell's Gate takes 90 min.
What age is Hell's Gate for?
The recommended minimum age for Hell's Gate is 12+.
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