Red Winter: The Soviet Attack at Tolvajärvi, Finland – 8-12 December 1939*

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.