How many players is Von Manstein's Backhand Blow?

Von Manstein's Backhand Blow plays with 1–2 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Von Manstein's Backhand Blow take to play?

A game of Von Manstein's Backhand Blow takes 120 min, at medium complexity (3.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Von Manstein's Backhand Blow any good?

Von Manstein's Backhand Blow rates 7.3/10 from 231 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around hexagon grid.

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Von Manstein's Backhand Blow (2002)

1–2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players: 1–2
Play time: 120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.3/10

Best for 1–2 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Von Manstein's Backhand Blow

Southern Russia, early February 1943 -- In Stalingrad, the surrounded remnants of the once might German Sixth Army are being slowly and methodically exterminated. Hundreds of miles to the west, two powerful Soviet Fronts are moving west and south against a patchwork German line, intent on destroying the remaining Axis forces in Southern Russia. Operations Star and Gallop have begun.

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Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Hexagon Grid · Designer: Dirk Blennemann

Players: 1P · 2P

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Von Manstein's Backhand Blow FAQ

How many players is Von Manstein's Backhand Blow?: Von Manstein's Backhand Blow plays with 1–2 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Von Manstein's Backhand Blow take to play?: A game of Von Manstein's Backhand Blow takes 120 min, at medium complexity (3.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Von Manstein's Backhand Blow any good?: Von Manstein's Backhand Blow rates 7.3/10 from 231 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around hexagon grid.