{"product_id":"against-the-iron-ring","title":"Against the Iron Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgainst the Iron Ring is an operational simulation portraying events in the Don River Basin area from November to December 1942, capturing a pivotal moment in history – often referred to as the turning point of the Second World War. \nThis game marks the Soviet Red Army’s notable operational triumph over the Wehrmacht. \nDesigned for two players, one commands the Soviet Red Army, while the other directs the German and Romanian forces. The game offers 3 distinct scenarios, each playable independently.\nScenarios 1 \u0026amp; 3 (Campaign)start on November 19th, 1942, Scenario 2 starts on December 10th, 1942.\nScenario 1 ends on November 27th, 1942.\nScenarios 2 \u0026amp; 3 end on December 24th, 1942.\n\n—description from the publisher\n\nGame Scale:\nGame Turn: 3 days\nHex: 3.4 miles \/ 5.5 kilometers\nUnits: Regiments to Corps\n\nGame Inventory:\nTwo 21.75\" x 34.3\"\/52.45mm x 871.5mm subdued-color mapsheets\n    (Combined 42.75\" x 34.3\"\/1085.85mm x 871.5mm)\nSix dual-side printed countersheets (648 5\/8\" \/ 15.8mm counters)\nOne 28-page Against the Iron Ring rulebook\nFour dual-side printed Player Aid Cards (replaced by two 4 sided foldout Player Aid Cards)\nFour dual-side printed Setup Cards\n\nSolitaire Suitability: Medium-high (no solo rules included)\nComplexity Level: Medium\nPlayers: 2 or more\nPlaying Time: 4-8 hours\n\nPlayers will need to provide two 6-sided dice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.80 \/ 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masahiro Yamazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VUCA Simulations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926429597912,"sku":"SB-82E7DB877B04-BOARD-GAMES-UNK-SEALED","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6271\/0488\/files\/8fa931c3w26ato7ndfns0rsu4cj3.jpg?v=1785461990","url":"https:\/\/abbyboardwalkstore.com\/products\/against-the-iron-ring","provider":"Boardwalk Cafe \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}