Game review
Nice little game! I can play during my lunch hour. Perfect
Velikiye Luki (mini-game) Temporarily out of stock
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The Battle of Velikiye Luki, sometimes called The Stalingrad of the North, was fought during the Winter Campaign of 1942-1943. It was part of the northern pincer of the Rzhev-Sychevka Strategic Offensive (Operation Mars). The Soviet objective was to liberate the Russian city of Velikiye Luki and to cut the north-south rail line to the west of the city. /
Rather than attacking the town directly, the Soviet forces advanced into the difficult terrain to the north and south of the town. Despite heavy losses, they successfully cut the land links to the city, trapping the garrison. Hitler demanded that all the surrounded formations hold out while relief forces counterattacked to open a route to the encircled units. The garrison held out against repeated and determined Russian assaults. In the meantime, Soviet attempts to take their main objective, the rail lines at Novosokolniki, had been frustrated by the counter-attacks of the relief force. An attempt by the Germans to reach Velikiye Luki in late December ran into stubborn Soviet defense and was halted. The German garrison finally surrendered on January 16th.
Packaged in a ziplock bag
- One 11" x 17" paper map
- 64 each .6" die-cut counters
- 8 page full color rule book
- 1 ea. 8.5" x 11" player aid
Reviews
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Velikiye Luki
A great game for both experienced wargamers and those that are new to wargaming. It has a small footprint, limited number of counters, quality components and is quick playing yet still gives the satisfaction of a true hex and counter wargame. It is also extremely portable and is easily played solo. Designer Michael Taylor did a really good job of distilling the game down to its essential elements to make it easy to get to the table and quick to play (about 90 minutes). This game would make a very good introduction to hex and counter wargames for new wargamers. Its six-page easy to read rule book gives good examples and covers the concepts of hex and counter wargames such as movement, terrain, combat, supply, victory points and more. Concepts that a new wargamer will encounter in most if not all hex and counter wargames. Overall a great game on a little know battle.
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Velikiye Luki Game
This is a fast playing and easy to learn game that has some nice chrome but doesn't bury a player in too much detail.
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Velikiye Mini-Game
Hello, I like the quality of the components and the game fits nicely in my collection of small games I gamed in between deciding my next large wargame to study.
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VELIKIYE LUKI
What an elegant game!!
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Recebimento
Recebi tudo certinho. Obrigado!!!!
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Great Game!
This is a fun game with a small footprint. With just six pages of rules, you'll be playing in no time!
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A Brief Battle
Components are excellent. Rules are easy to understand. A nice, fast chance to explore this subject.
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Velikiye Luki
Very nice small game on a fascinating battle.