Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! – Russia 1941-42
Streamlined WWII Eastern Front tactics with action points and reactions, playable solo or head-to-head.
Who it's for
You like wargames but want a more elegant ruleset than the heavy stuff. Ideal for two players who enjoy tactical decisions.
Not for you if…
You want a light or quick game, or you dislike counters and long scenarios.
Vibe's take
Tense, tactical and interactive. You are always weighing whether to spend actions now or hold some back for reactions, and a single dice roll can swing a firefight.
About this game
Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! drops you onto the Eastern Front in 1941 and 1942, during Germany's invasion of Russia, at squad and platoon level. It is built on streamlined, Eurogame-style rules but delivers a proper tactical wargame: you manage a limited pool of command resources to move, shoot and react, and your opponent can interrupt you in return, so nobody sits idle. Scenarios give you modular boards, hex maps and different forces. It supports solo play and up to four, but two is the sweet spot. Expect tension, tough choices about where to spend actions, and a long evening of squinting at counters.
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Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
3.0 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.6/10
Rank #1,180
3.1k ratings
Published
2008
Language
Some text
Designed by
Uwe Eickert
Published by
Academy Games, Inc., Phalanx Games Deutschland
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