Nordkapp

About this board game

Nordkapp is a two-player wargame about potential NATO–USSR warfare in Scandinavia north of the Arctic Circle, set within a broader European war in the late 1980s. A complete game takes approximately 240 minutes, making it a substantial contest for two players.

The central situation focuses on the Soviet attempt to secure airfields in Norway. Capturing these locations would extend the range of Soviet naval aviation and support efforts to dominate the North Atlantic sea lanes. The game therefore places the airfields and the surrounding Scandinavian region at the heart of the conflict.

Nordkapp presents this potential campaign at a broad operational scale. Each hex represents 16 kilometers, while every game turn covers 48 hours, giving the map and turns a clear sense of distance and time.

• Designed for 2 players
• Approximately 240 minutes of play time
• Set in Scandinavia north of the Arctic Circle
• Map scale of 16 kilometers per hex
• Timescale of 48 hours per turn

Originally released in 1983, Nordkapp was the issue game for Strategy & Tactics magazine issue #94. Its components include one 22-by-32.5-inch mapsheet, 200 counters, and a 16-page rules booklet.

For players interested in historical-style modern conflict games, Nordkapp offers a focused scenario built around airfield control, aviation reach, and the strategic importance of the North Atlantic. Its compact component set supports a detailed two-player examination of a potential northern front.