2018Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson (I)
- Videos
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- Creators
- 87
2 - 4 players30 minMedium weight

2018David Thompson (I)
Mainly how-to-play and playthroughs. Pavlov's House is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 13 reviews, 15 how-to-play guides, 14 recorded sessions, 5 unboxings, and 7 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
In Pavlov's House, you take control of the valiant defenders of a Soviet strongpoint in Stalingrad as they hold out against constant German attacks for almost two months. You also control the key leaders throughout the Soviet 62nd Army that made the defense of Pavlov's House possible. Object of the Game The goal of Pavlov's House is to last until the 7th Company, 3rd Battalion, 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment of the 13th Guards Division is tasked with storming a key German strongpoint during the Battle of Stalingrad. In the game, this is depicted by playing through a deck of cards representing elements of the German 6th Army. Pavlov's House was a fortified apartment building used as a strongpoint by the Soviet 62nd Army during the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad in WW2. Soviet defenders - primarily from the 7th Company, 3rd Battalion, 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment of the 13th Guards Division - held out for almost two months from a constant German assault. The building's name was drawn from Yakov Pavlov, a sergeant who led the initial storm group assault that resulted in the capture of the building from the Germans. The story of Pavlov's House was a key piece of Soviet propaganda and was used as a symbol of the incredible resistance of Soviet forces during the Battle of Stalingrad. -description from the publisher
Learn to play
Pavlov's House has 54 videos from 30 creators: 13 reviews, 15 how-to-play guides, 14 playthroughs, 5 unboxings and 7 other videos. They date from 2017 to January 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "New to Solo Wargaming? - Try Pavlov's House by DVG - Set Up & Playthrough Part 1" by Rough Swordsman Wargamer, which runs 37 min. For a quicker teach, "Pavlov's House Overview Part 1: Setup, Turn Structure, and Modes of Play" by Skirmish Tactics runs 8 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Pavlov's House Review - with Liz Davidson" by The Dice Tower. 12 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "New to Solo Wargaming? - Try Pavlov's House by DVG - Playthrough Part 2" by Rough Swordsman Wargamer, one of 14 playthroughs.
If you like it, try War Chest, Undaunted: Normandy, Undaunted: Stalingrad and Sniper Elite: The Board Game, also by David Thompson.
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2018Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson (I)
2 - 4 players30 minMedium weight
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2 players45 - 60 minMedium weight
2022Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson (I)
2 players45 - 75 minMedium weight
2022Roger Tankersley, David Thompson (I)
1 - 4 players40 - 70 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
In Pavlov's House, you take control of the valiant defenders of a Soviet strongpoint in Stalingrad as they hold out against constant German attacks for almost two months. You also control the key leaders throughout the Soviet 62nd Army that made the defense of Pavlov's House possible. Object of the Game The goal of Pavlov's House is to last until the 7th Company, 3rd Battalion, 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment of the 13th Guards Division is tasked with storming a key German strongpoint during the Battle of Stalingrad. In the game, this is depicted by playing through a deck of cards representing elements of the German 6th Army. Pavlov's House was a fortified apartment building used as a strongpoint by the Soviet 62nd Army during the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad in WW2. Soviet defenders - primarily from the 7th Company, 3rd Battalion, 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment of the 13th Guards Division - held out for almost two months from a constant German assault. The building's name was drawn from Yakov Pavlov, a sergeant who led the initial storm group assault that resulted in the capture of the building from the Germans. The story of Pavlov's House was a key piece of Soviet propaganda and was used as a symbol of the incredible resistance of Soviet forces during the Battle of Stalingrad. -description from the publisher
Designer
David Thompson (I)
Artist
David Thompson (I)
Publisher
Dan Verssen Games (DVG)
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