1941: Race to Moscow

About this board game

1941: Race to Moscow is a strategy game for 1–4 players, with a playing time of approximately 120 minutes, in which you command one of three German Army groups advancing toward Moscow.

Set during the Barbarossa campaign, the game places logistics at the heart of the struggle. Success or failure depends on the ability to support an advance across a campaign where the Soviet army is described as terribly strong.

Based on the system used in 1944: Race to the Rhine, 1941: Race to Moscow develops that foundation into a deeper gameplay experience. The military forces and transport network are represented in distinct forms, making the organization of an advance an essential part of the challenge.

• Three German Army groups: take command of one of the formations moving toward Moscow.
• Different army types: manage armored and non-motorized armies.
• Transport logistics: work with trucks and trains as your available means of transport.
• A powerful opponent: face the Soviet army as you push eastward.

The contrast between armored and non-motorized forces, along with the division between trucks and trains, gives the campaign its distinctive logistical focus. Every advance is tied to the practical problem of moving and supporting an army.

For players interested in World War II strategy and operational logistics, 1941: Race to Moscow offers a focused race toward a major objective. Its 2022 release builds on a previously established system while presenting a deeper treatment of the 1941 campaign.