Kharkov

Published 1978

Kharkov: The Soviet Spring Offensive 12 May to 21 May 1942, is a brigade/Division level simulation of the Spring 1942 Soviet strategic offensive. Uses the Panzergruppe Guderian system. Situation on the Soviet counter-offensive in Summer 1942. Makes use of untried Soviet units - neither player knows their strength until they enter combat for the first time. Unlike PGG, there are no '0' strength units. Typical Eastern Front game with panzers and lots of soviet units. Originally published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #68. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 day Hex: 4.2 miles / 6.9 Kilometers Units: Regiment to Division Game Inventory: One 22 x 32" four color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (200 1/2" counters) One 8-page rulebook One 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-15

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Events Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Zone of Control

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Stephen B. Patrick

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Kharkov

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.56/5
Year
1978
BGG Rating
6.65
BGG Rank
#9042
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Kharkov supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Kharkov takes about 240 minutes.
Kharkov has a complexity rating of 2.56/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Kharkov is 12+.
Kharkov has a rating of 6.65/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 257 ratings. It is ranked #9042 overall.
Kharkov was designed by Stephen B. Patrick. It was published in 1978.