Winter War: The Russo-Finnish Conflict
2 players • Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1972
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1972
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Winter War: The Russo-Finnish Conflict plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Winter War: The Russo-Finnish Conflict was published by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) in 1972 as part of their burgeoning catalog of wargames. The game focuses on the 1939-1940 conflict between the Soviet Union and Finland, a campaign that historically highlighted the difficulties of conventional military forces operating in extreme winter conditions against a highly mobile, terrain-adept defensive force.
Designed by Redmond Simonsen, the game utilized the classic SPI aesthetic of the era, which prioritized clarity and functional design over complex graphical flourishes. Simonsen, who served as SPI's art director for many years, aimed to create a modular and accessible simulation that allowed players to explore the strategic tension between Soviet mass and Finnish tactical flexibility. It was received as a solid addition to the tactical wargaming market, helping solidify SPI’s reputation for producing historically grounded, accessible simulations.
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Winter War: The Russo-Finnish Conflict is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1972.
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