Boardgames

Duel of the Giants: Eastern Front

Recreate 1943 tank battles as German defenders or Soviet attackers, using careful planning, bold advances, and overwhelming numbers.

30
minutes

2 - 4
player(s)

Medium

Duel of the Giants: Eastern Front board game cover

About this board game

Duel of the Giants: Eastern Front is a 2010 tank battle game for 2–4 players, with games lasting around 30 minutes. Set on the Eastern Front in 1943, it recreates the struggle between German defenders and Soviet forces pushing toward Berlin.

As the German player, you must defend your section of the front against the seemingly endless Red advance. Limited German defenses mean every move matters, so careful planning is needed to anticipate where the Soviet attack will fall.

As the Soviet player, you can take chances with your many tanks and seek to overwhelm the German lines. The central challenge is to press forward with enough force to break through while making the most of your opportunities.

Victory depends on planning, preparation, and skill. Whether you are trying to hold your position or continue the advance, every decision contributes to the fight for control of the front.

  • Tank battles on the Eastern Front in 1943
  • German defensive play against Soviet numbers
  • Soviet attempts to break through toward Berlin
  • 11 plastic miniatures: 10 tanks and 1 Stuka plane

Designed by the creator of Duel in the Dark, Duel of the Giants: Eastern Front presents a focused contest between a determined defense and an aggressive advance. Choose your side, prepare your moves, and begin the fight of your life.