Molotov's War (1995)

About this game

Molotov's War: Russo-Finish Conflict, 1939-40 is a two-player simulation of the war that took place between the Soviet Union and Finland during the Winter of 1939-1940. This is a game of intermediate complexity in which the two players command the forces of Finland and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Player must gain certain territorial objectives in Finland; the Finnish Player must prevent this from happening. Molotov's War was published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #172 Jan/Feb 1995. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 week Hex: 8 miles / 12.9 kilometers Units: Battalion to Division Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" six color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (280 1/2" counters - 40 errata counters for Advanced Successors S&T 161) One 16-page Molotov's War rules booklet Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium-Low Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 2-8

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.