Berlin: Fall of the Reich, 1945 (2025)

£58.99

Berlin: Fall of the Reich, 1945 is a solitaire strategic wargame that places you in command of the Soviet Red Army during the final assault on Nazi Germany's capital. As Soviet forces close in on Berlin in April and May 1945, you must overcome determined German resistance, manage dwindling resources, and balance military objectives against political pressure from Moscow.

Part of Take Aim Designs' acclaimed series of single-player area-movement games, this title recreates one of the most intense and destructive urban battles of the Second World War through an engaging and highly replayable solitaire system.

This game includes:

  • 22" × 34" Mounted Map

  • Rulebook

  • 2 Player Aid Cards

  • 1 Sheet of 5/8" Counters

  • 8 Six-Sided Dice

Key Features:

  • Designed exclusively for solitaire play

  • Command Soviet forces during the Battle of Berlin

  • Dynamic German defensive strategies and hidden strengths

  • Random events and uncertain supply deliveries

  • Fast setup and streamlined gameplay

  • High replayability with variable campaigns

  • Nine-turn campaign covering April–May 1945

  • Suitable for both new and experienced wargamers

About the Game:

By the spring of 1945, the Red Army has driven German forces back across Eastern Europe and now stands at the gates of Berlin. The final objective is clear: capture the German capital and bring the war in Europe to an end.

In Berlin: Fall of the Reich, 1945, you direct Soviet operations while the game system manages the German defenders. Although the German army is weakened, it remains dangerous, using strong defensive positions, hidden troop concentrations, and unexpected resistance to slow your advance through the city.

Each turn presents new challenges through random events, uncertain reinforcements, fluctuating supply deliveries, and unpredictable German deployments. As Soviet troops push deeper into Berlin's suburbs, industrial districts, and heavily fortified government buildings, casualties mount and exhausted units are forced out of action. Every decision becomes increasingly important as the battle reaches its climax.

The campaign spans nine turns and recreates the historical race to seize Berlin before political expectations turn into pressure. Capturing key objectives is important, but maintaining Stalin's confidence is equally critical. Success depends on balancing speed, losses, and strategic priorities while overcoming the city's determined defenders.

With a setup time of under 15 minutes, low counter density, and a constantly changing battlefield situation, the game delivers an accessible yet rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by both newcomers and veteran wargamers.

Game Details:

  • Players: 1 (Solitaire)

  • Playing Time: Approximately 1–3 Hours

  • Complexity: Medium

  • Solitaire Suitability: High

  • Age: 14+

  • Campaign Length: 9 Turns

  • Setting: Battle of Berlin, April–May 1945

2nd World War Solitaire Series

This title is part of Take Aim Designs' series of solitaire area-movement wargames and focuses on the final Soviet offensive against Berlin. Every playthrough offers a different challenge thanks to variable German defences, random events, and changing operational circumstances, ensuring excellent replay value.

Will you lead the Red Army to victory and force the German surrender, or will mounting losses and political pressure prevent the capture of Berlin before time runs out?

Berlin: Fall of the Reich, 1945 is a solitaire strategic wargame that places you in command of the Soviet Red Army during the final assault on Nazi Germany's capital. As Soviet forces close in on Berlin in April and May 1945, you must overcome determined German resistance, manage dwindling resources, and balance military objectives against political pressure from Moscow.

Part of Take Aim Designs' acclaimed series of single-player area-movement games, this title recreates one of the most intense and destructive urban battles of the Second World War through an engaging and highly replayable solitaire system.

This game includes:

  • 22" × 34" Mounted Map

  • Rulebook

  • 2 Player Aid Cards

  • 1 Sheet of 5/8" Counters

  • 8 Six-Sided Dice

Key Features:

  • Designed exclusively for solitaire play

  • Command Soviet forces during the Battle of Berlin

  • Dynamic German defensive strategies and hidden strengths

  • Random events and uncertain supply deliveries

  • Fast setup and streamlined gameplay

  • High replayability with variable campaigns

  • Nine-turn campaign covering April–May 1945

  • Suitable for both new and experienced wargamers

About the Game:

By the spring of 1945, the Red Army has driven German forces back across Eastern Europe and now stands at the gates of Berlin. The final objective is clear: capture the German capital and bring the war in Europe to an end.

In Berlin: Fall of the Reich, 1945, you direct Soviet operations while the game system manages the German defenders. Although the German army is weakened, it remains dangerous, using strong defensive positions, hidden troop concentrations, and unexpected resistance to slow your advance through the city.

Each turn presents new challenges through random events, uncertain reinforcements, fluctuating supply deliveries, and unpredictable German deployments. As Soviet troops push deeper into Berlin's suburbs, industrial districts, and heavily fortified government buildings, casualties mount and exhausted units are forced out of action. Every decision becomes increasingly important as the battle reaches its climax.

The campaign spans nine turns and recreates the historical race to seize Berlin before political expectations turn into pressure. Capturing key objectives is important, but maintaining Stalin's confidence is equally critical. Success depends on balancing speed, losses, and strategic priorities while overcoming the city's determined defenders.

With a setup time of under 15 minutes, low counter density, and a constantly changing battlefield situation, the game delivers an accessible yet rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by both newcomers and veteran wargamers.

Game Details:

  • Players: 1 (Solitaire)

  • Playing Time: Approximately 1–3 Hours

  • Complexity: Medium

  • Solitaire Suitability: High

  • Age: 14+

  • Campaign Length: 9 Turns

  • Setting: Battle of Berlin, April–May 1945

2nd World War Solitaire Series

This title is part of Take Aim Designs' series of solitaire area-movement wargames and focuses on the final Soviet offensive against Berlin. Every playthrough offers a different challenge thanks to variable German defences, random events, and changing operational circumstances, ensuring excellent replay value.

Will you lead the Red Army to victory and force the German surrender, or will mounting losses and political pressure prevent the capture of Berlin before time runs out?