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Against the Iron Ring

Against the Iron Ring

2025·Masahiro Yamazaki

2 players
0 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

Against the Iron Ring is an operational simulation portraying events in the Don River Basin area from November to December 1942, capturing a pivotal moment in history – often referred to as the turning point of the Second World War. This game marks the Soviet Red Army's notable operational triumph over the Wehrmacht. Designed for two players, one commands the Soviet Red Army, while the other directs the German and Romanian forces. The game offers 3 distinct scenarios, each playable independently. Scenarios 1 & 3 (Campaign)start on November 19th, 1942, Scenario 2 starts on December 10th, 1942. Scenario 1 ends on November 27th, 1942. Scenarios 2 & 3 end on December 24th, 1942. -description from the publisher Game Scale: Game Turn: 3 days Hex: 3.4 miles / 5.5 kilometers Units: Regiments to Corps Game Inventory: Two 21.75" x 34.3"/52.45mm x 871.5mm subdued-color mapsheets (Combined 42.75" x 34.3"/1085.85mm x 871.5mm) Six dual-side printed countersheets (648 5/8" / 15.8mm counters) One 28-page Against the Iron Ring rulebook Four dual-side printed Player Aid Cards (replaced by two 4 sided foldout Player Aid Cards) Four dual-side printed Setup Cards Solitaire Suitability: Medium-high (no solo rules included) Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-8 hours Players will need to provide two 6-sided dice

Against the Iron Ring

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Against the Iron Ring has 2 videos from 2 creators: 2 unboxings. They date from 2025 to March 2026.

If you like it, try Army Group Center: June 22-28, 1941, also by Masahiro Yamazaki.

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Against the Iron Ring (VUCA) - First LookUnboxing32:57

Against the Iron Ring (VUCA) - First Look

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Against the Iron Ring - Vuca Simulations (4K, 2025) #boardgames #wargaming #ww2historyUnboxing13:21

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About Against the Iron Ring

From BoardGameGeek:

Against the Iron Ring is an operational simulation portraying events in the Don River Basin area from November to December 1942, capturing a pivotal moment in history – often referred to as the turning point of the Second World War. This game marks the Soviet Red Army's notable operational triumph over the Wehrmacht. Designed for two players, one commands the Soviet Red Army, while the other directs the German and Romanian forces. The game offers 3 distinct scenarios, each playable independently. Scenarios 1 & 3 (Campaign)start on November 19th, 1942, Scenario 2 starts on December 10th, 1942. Scenario 1 ends on November 27th, 1942. Scenarios 2 & 3 end on December 24th, 1942. -description from the publisher Game Scale: Game Turn: 3 days Hex: 3.4 miles / 5.5 kilometers Units: Regiments to Corps Game Inventory: Two 21.75" x 34.3"/52.45mm x 871.5mm subdued-color mapsheets (Combined 42.75" x 34.3"/1085.85mm x 871.5mm) Six dual-side printed countersheets (648 5/8" / 15.8mm counters) One 28-page Against the Iron Ring rulebook Four dual-side printed Player Aid Cards (replaced by two 4 sided foldout Player Aid Cards) Four dual-side printed Setup Cards Solitaire Suitability: Medium-high (no solo rules included) Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-8 hours Players will need to provide two 6-sided dice

Designer

Masahiro Yamazaki

Artists

Jules Kanou, Ilya Kudriashov

Publisher

VUCA Simulations

Categories

WargameWorld War II
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