Stand & Die: The Battle of Borodino, 1941 (1991)

About this game

Wargame of the WW2 Battle of Borodino; the fight between German and Russian forces. Game uses 2 hex grid map boards and contains 650 counter pieces along with a 48 page manual. German forces are small yet powerful while the Russian defenders are weak yet numerous over the Germans. The game can be played with Basic Rules for beginners or it can be played with Advanced Rules for veterans. Game can be played by the given 3 scenarios or the entire given campaign.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.3/5 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.