Hell's Gate

Published 2013

Hell’s Gate is a simulation game of the Battle of the Korsun Pocket in Ukraine, during January and February of 1944. Two players direct the German and Soviet forces as they seek to capture or regain territory and inflict losses on the opposing side while minimizing their own losses. The simulation is also easily playable solitaire for those who wish to study the dynamics involved. War games author, professor and designer Philip Sabin introduced Hell's Gate in his book, Simulating War, and this Victory Point Games edition has polished the game's original components to bring you a great simulation game experience. Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 7 on a 9 scale Scale: Each turn is 3 days of real time, each hex is approx. 20 kilometers across, and each unit represents a brigade, division, or corps.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Philip Sabin

Publishers

Victory Point Games
Hell's Gate

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.05/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.80
BGG Rank
#11517
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Hell's Gate is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Hell's Gate takes about 90 minutes.
Hell's Gate has a complexity rating of 2.05/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Hell's Gate is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Hell's Gate has a rating of 6.80/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 126 ratings. It is ranked #11517 overall.
Hell's Gate was designed by Philip Sabin. It was published in 2013.