Red Winter: The Soviet Attack at Tolvajärvi, Finland – 8-12 December 1939*
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Winter 1939 sees the Soviet Union declaring war on Finland, unleashing destruction on Helsinki. In a fierce battle, Russian forces push back the Finns, led by Colonel Paavo Talvela, who must fortify their defenses at Tolvajärvi against an impending assault.
Roter Winter is a two-player historical game that simulates the Battle of Tolvajärvi with company-sized combat units and 90-minute turns. Players command Finnish ski infantry and Russian heavy machine gun companies, battling over territory in a snow-covered landscape. The game combines classic mechanics with innovative features, ensuring quick gameplay while maintaining strategic depth.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
- 👥 2 Players
- ⏱️ 20 - 720 Minutes
- 🧒 12+ years old
- 🧩 Medium difficulty
* We like Red Winter: The Soviet Attack at Tolvajärvi, Finland – 8-12 December 1939 so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 21 in The Best Games from GMT Games 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 5 in The best games set in Finland 🇫🇮
- Position 19 in The best games set in Russia 🇷🇺
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