Streets of Stalingrad
- Designer Dana Lombardy , David Parham
- Publisher Phoenix Games (I)
Track your results with Playnexi
Add this game to your collection and track sessions, scores, and statistics.
Start for freeWhat to Expect
You engage in detailed combat at the company level during the Battle of Stalingrad, with a 300-meter hex grid and realistic maps derived from aerial photos. Dice rolling governs combat outcomes, and multiple scenarios offer varied game lengths and challenges. The game emphasizes historical accuracy with authentic unit designations and extensive player aids, immersing you in one of WWII's most brutal battles.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for experienced wargamers aged 12 and up, Streets of Stalingrad demands patience and strategic thinking for its roughly 180-minute playtime. Prior knowledge of hex-grid movement and dice mechanics is recommended, as it is a detailed, complex game ideal for two players seeking deep tactical duels.
How It Works
The game uses a hexagon grid map scaled to 300 meters per hex where players maneuver units based on historical orders of battle. Dice rolling decides combat and other actions, simulating daily turns during the siege. Units are identified with authentic army designations, enhancing realism. Multiple scenarios allow tailoring game length and complexity.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Dana Lombardy and David Parham, Streets of Stalingrad won the 1980 Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Initial Release. Its maps are based on aerial photographs, and it uses authentic unit names rather than generic symbols. Part of the Cities: Volgograd series, it focuses on intense two-player tactical combat on the Eastern Front.
Awards
- 1980 Charles S. Roberts Best Initial Release — Winner
Pro
- Winner of the 1980 Charles S. Roberts Award
- Highly detailed hex maps based on aerial photos
- Authentic unit designations increase realism
- Multiple scenarios for adjustable game length
Contra
- Long playtime of about 180 minutes requires patience
- High complexity with extensive rules
- Strictly a two-player game
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game depicts urban combat in Stalingrad during the Second World War, focusing on the fierce battles in city blocks and individual buildings in 1942.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time with the rulebooks and use the included player aids to familiarize yourself with the historical units and scenarios.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Streets of Stalingrad is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 180 minutes, depending on the chosen scenario.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with hex-grid movement and dice rolling mechanics is recommended due to the game's complexity.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of historically accurate maps, authentic unit names, and extensive scenarios sets it apart.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The use of dice rolling combined with a hexagon grid creates tactically rich and realistic combat.
Fazit
Streets of Stalingrad offers a historically accurate and detailed wargaming experience for two players interested in WWII's Eastern Front. It is best suited for those with experience in complex strategy games.
