A Winter War (1992)

About this game

(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

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.5/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.