Do you know the old monster boardgame Street of Stalingrad (SOS)?
Would you be interested in playtesting STALINGRAD: WAR OF THE RATS (SWOTR) at the Winterfest XVIII - 2026 convention in Strongsville, Ohio? (February 1 to 4, 2026)
The SWOTR game is similar to the game play and rules of earlier SOS versions but has been redesigned and updated/modified within the parameters of the GAME SECTION of the U.S. Copyright Office.
Notable changes to the new game play system include:
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Combat Attrition System (CAS) progression steps for die-roll results.
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New capabilities for headquarters (HQ) and observation posts (OP).
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New armor repair units and fatigue component.
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Expanded aviation units and rules.
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Expanded terrain on the eastern edge of the Volga River, the ships of the Volga Military River Flotilla, and river crossing rules/combat.
I have converted the game into a VASSAL module, and we will be testing on a big screen TV.
Download 46 more screen shots here: https://www.fireonthevolga.com/SWOTR_WF_2026.zip
Links:
Winterfest XVIII - 2026 - Winterfest Wargaming Forums
Winterfest Wargamers | Groups | Facebook
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland - Strongsville, Ohio | Reservation Counter
Best Western 15471 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136 Phone: 833-635-2006
The convention dates are Jan. 30 – Feb. 6, 2026. Playtest dates are February 1 to 4, 2026.
Serious inquiries only: rws@fireonthevolga.com
Russ Schulke / 626 Designs LLC.
