Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr

Published 1995

Red Parachutes - Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr, is a game based on the September 1943 Soviet Airborne operation which attempted to force a series of crossings of the Dnepr river near the city of Kanev. 1 22"x34" map, 980 counters, 16 pages of rules plus charts and tables. Scale is 2 km per hex, units are battalions and companies, each turn is about 1/4th of a day (AM, Mid-Day, PM and Night). At the beginning of each day, players receive replacements and artillery ammunition. Players then alternate turns conducting movement, special operations, deploying reinforcements, bombarding, attacking. This is a typical Igo-Ugo system, using an odds-based CRT with many modifiers. There are many special rules covering airdrops, river crossings, artillery bombardment etc. This is a medium-high complexity game with high unit density.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Simulation

Categories

Aviation / Flight Wargame World War II

Designers

Brian L. Knipple Michael Bennighof

Publishers

Avalanche Press Ltd.
Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
6 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.04/5
Year
1995
BGG Rating
6.87
BGG Rank
#13592
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr takes about 360 minutes.
Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr has a complexity rating of 3.04/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr has a rating of 6.87/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 89 ratings. It is ranked #13592 overall.
Red Parachutes: Soviet Airborne Assault Across the Dnepr was designed by Brian L. Knipple, Michael Bennighof. It was published in 1995.