Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! – Russia 1941–42, 3rd Edition takes you to the Eastern Front during the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa, Germany's massive invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
On 22 June 1941, more than three million German soldiers crossed into Soviet territory. German Panzer formations pushed deep into Russia, but increasingly determined Soviet resistance, equipment, progress and morale began to slow their advance. The Soviets seize the initiative as the conflict moves into the harsh winter months.
Take control of German or Soviet troops in fast-moving tactical engagements. Your forces include infantry squads, crew-served weapons, individual tanks, armoured vehicles and other battlefield assets, each represented with its own capabilities.
The game places the emphasis firmly on tactical command. Manoeuvre your forces, combine different arms effectively and decide how best to respond as the situation develops. Opportunities can appear quickly, and choosing when to advance, defend or concentrate your forces can determine the outcome of a firefight.
Awakening the Bear! models the different strengths and weaknesses of the opposing forces without requiring players to manage layers of technical calculations. Factors such as armour, mobility, weapons and battlefield effectiveness are incorporated into the game system, allowing you to concentrate on your tactical decisions.
German forces benefit from their combined-arms tactics and coordination, while Soviet forces bring formidable armour and firepower to the battlefield. This creates distinctly different tactical challenges depending on which side you command.
The game's firefights present a range of battlefield situations and objectives, encouraging players to experiment with different approaches and combinations of units rather than relying on a single strategy.
The Conflict of Heroes system uses alternating action rather than leaving one player waiting through a lengthy opponent's turn. Both commanders remain involved as the battle develops, reacting to enemy moves and adjusting their plans as opportunities arise.
The rules are designed to introduce the system progressively, allowing new players to learn the fundamentals before moving on to more demanding tactical situations.
This 3rd Edition brings Awakening the Bear! into the updated Conflict of Heroes system while retaining its focus on accessible, historically based tactical combat. It is a standalone game and an excellent starting point for players new to the Conflict of Heroes series.
Players: 2–4
Recommended Age: 14+
Playing Time: Approximately 1–2 hours
Setting: Eastern Front, World War II
Period: 1941–42
Game Scale: Tactical
Unit Scale: Platoon and company-sized forces of individual tanks, squads and crew-served weapons
Edition: 3rd Edition
Standalone Game: Yes
Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! – Russia 1941–42, 3rd Edition puts you in command during the opening struggle on the Eastern Front, combining accessible rules with challenging tactical decisions and historically differentiated German and Soviet forces.
Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! – Russia 1941–42, 3rd Edition takes you to the Eastern Front during the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa, Germany's massive invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
On 22 June 1941, more than three million German soldiers crossed into Soviet territory. German Panzer formations pushed deep into Russia, but increasingly determined Soviet resistance, equipment, progress and morale began to slow their advance. The Soviets seize the initiative as the conflict moves into the harsh winter months.
Take control of German or Soviet troops in fast-moving tactical engagements. Your forces include infantry squads, crew-served weapons, individual tanks, armoured vehicles and other battlefield assets, each represented with its own capabilities.
The game places the emphasis firmly on tactical command. Manoeuvre your forces, combine different arms effectively and decide how best to respond as the situation develops. Opportunities can appear quickly, and choosing when to advance, defend or concentrate your forces can determine the outcome of a firefight.
Awakening the Bear! models the different strengths and weaknesses of the opposing forces without requiring players to manage layers of technical calculations. Factors such as armour, mobility, weapons and battlefield effectiveness are incorporated into the game system, allowing you to concentrate on your tactical decisions.
German forces benefit from their combined-arms tactics and coordination, while Soviet forces bring formidable armour and firepower to the battlefield. This creates distinctly different tactical challenges depending on which side you command.
The game's firefights present a range of battlefield situations and objectives, encouraging players to experiment with different approaches and combinations of units rather than relying on a single strategy.
The Conflict of Heroes system uses alternating action rather than leaving one player waiting through a lengthy opponent's turn. Both commanders remain involved as the battle develops, reacting to enemy moves and adjusting their plans as opportunities arise.
The rules are designed to introduce the system progressively, allowing new players to learn the fundamentals before moving on to more demanding tactical situations.
This 3rd Edition brings Awakening the Bear! into the updated Conflict of Heroes system while retaining its focus on accessible, historically based tactical combat. It is a standalone game and an excellent starting point for players new to the Conflict of Heroes series.
Players: 2–4
Recommended Age: 14+
Playing Time: Approximately 1–2 hours
Setting: Eastern Front, World War II
Period: 1941–42
Game Scale: Tactical
Unit Scale: Platoon and company-sized forces of individual tanks, squads and crew-served weapons
Edition: 3rd Edition
Standalone Game: Yes
Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! – Russia 1941–42, 3rd Edition puts you in command during the opening struggle on the Eastern Front, combining accessible rules with challenging tactical decisions and historically differentiated German and Soviet forces.
