Russian board game and model kit company Zvezda LLC has announced WW II Art of Tactic -Stalingrad 1942-1943, the company’s first U.S. release since the unexpected passing of its founder and owner Konstantin Krivenko last summer (see “RIP Konstantin Krivenko”).

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Planned for late June release, WW II Art of Tactic -Stalingrad 1942-1943 depicts the battle between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad, perhaps the largest and bloodiest battle in history.    

The box contains 30 infantry miniatures, 2 tank models, 2 anti-tank gun models, 6 smoke markers, 2 fire markers, 3 game boards, a set of fortifications, 10 D6 dice, a rulebook, 2 reference sheets, and a campaign book.   The game is for 2 or more players, ages 10 and up, and plays in 45-90 minutes. MSRP is $59.95. The game can be played by itself, or combined with other World War II Art of Tactic titles and/or mini kits in Zvezda’s line to expand the game.