Boardgames

Crucible of Steel

Explore the southern shoulder of Operation Citadel through 32 scenarios, new maps, counters, detailed articles, and vehicle and ordnance notes.

240
minutes

1 - 2
player(s)

Medium Heavy

Crucible of Steel board game cover

About this expansion

Crucible of Steel is a 2011 scenario pack for 1–2 players, with an estimated play time of 240 minutes, focused solely on the southern shoulder of Operation Citadel.

Set around Kursk, the pack is built around 32 scenarios offering a wide variety of actions. The collection includes mid-sized and larger scenarios alongside numerous tournament-sized scenarios, giving players a broad selection of engagements to explore.

The scenarios are supported by new and updated game components. Three new double-wide map boards and three new standard map boards expand the available battlefield layouts, while new countersheets provide additional support for Kursk.

  • 32 scenarios
  • 3 new double-wide map boards
  • 3 new standard map boards
  • 2 new countersheets for Kursk
  • 4 updated countersheets from Blood and Jungle
  • Half of an updated countersheet from Operation Cobra

Crucible of Steel also includes a magazine with detailed articles, along with Vehicle and Ordnance Notes and rules pages. These additional materials complement the scenario collection and give the pack a substantial presentation beyond its maps and counters.

With its focused Operation Citadel subject, varied scenario sizes, and broad mix of new and updated components, Crucible of Steel offers a dedicated Kursk scenario collection for one or two players.

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