Russia Besieged Deluxe Edition is a grand strategic World War II wargame that recreates the entire German–Soviet conflict on the Eastern Front, from the launch of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941 to the final battles of 1945. Designed by award-winning designer Art Lupinacci, this Deluxe Edition represents the definitive version of a classic Army/Corps-level game, refined through years of tournament play and player experience.

• Complete Eastern Front Campaign – The game covers the vast theatre from Berlin to Archangel and Astrakhan, down to Bucharest, allowing players to explore every major strategic decision of the war in the east. Two large maps accommodate detailed manoeuvre and large 5/8” counters for clear and satisfying play.
• Deep Operational and Strategic Gameplay – Features include unit breakdowns, surrounded cities, Blitzkrieg attacks, double impulse movement and combat, two-impulse turns, and multi-weather turns that reflect the brutal realities of campaigning across seasons.
• Asymmetric Strategic Challenges – German players must choose between competing objectives such as Leningrad, Moscow, or the oil-rich Caucasus, while managing limited replacements and deciding when to transition from offensive operations to strategic withdrawal. Russian players must absorb early losses, manage production and oil, and time counteroffensives to exploit weather and German overreach.
• War Economy and Sudden Death Conditions – Beyond battlefield manoeuvre, players must manage their side’s war economy. Sudden Death Victory conditions can be achieved at any point, ensuring constant tension and meaningful long-term planning.

With its layered decision-making, historical scope, and refined mechanics, Russia Besieged Deluxe Edition delivers a demanding and richly immersive Eastern Front experience for both competitive and solitaire players seeking a true grand strategy challenge.

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