Traces of War

Traces of War

  • Players: 1–2 players
  • Play time: 180–360 min
  • BGG rating: 7.8

About 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. A major Soviet offensive is launched against a German mobile defense. Will the breakthrough be successful? Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 month Hex: 12.5 miles / 20 kilometers Units: Divisions to Corps Game Inventory: Two 20.7 x 28" / 525 x 712 mm full color maps Three dual-side printed countersheet (303 5/8" (16mm) square counters and 18 3/4" (18mm) round counters) One 16-page rulebook One solitaire track card Two sets of Player Aid Sheets (4 total) Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium-low Players: 1 or 2 Playing Time: 3-6 hours Note: Players will need to provide one opaque cup for game play.

Released
2023
Designer
Tetsuya Nakamura
Best with
2 players (BGG community)

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Traces of War FAQ

How many players can play Traces of War?

Traces of War plays with 1–2 players.

What is the best player count for Traces of War?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Traces of War is best with 2 players (8 votes).

How long does Traces of War take to play?

A game of Traces of War takes 180–360 min.

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