This exception game recreates the major battles on the eastern front surrounding the Kursk offensive of July 1943 and the major Soviet counterattacks following the end of the offensive. The game is fairly balanced and the card system adds alot of historical events that took place during the actual campaign. This game is an introductory level wargame. The map is quite large at 5x4 feet. The use of metal miniatures is encouraged. A rulebook with 7 actual pages of rules and additional set ups and notes. The game is loosely based on SPI's old 1980 Kursk but with alot of new ideas. This game is offered at $200.00 and is printed on the tile system.