Streets of Stalingrad 4th edition boardgame playtest kits

A project in Oakland, CA by Lombardy Studios
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SOS-4 is a multi-player, company-level tactical study of one of World War Two's most famous battles. A famous classic wargame returns!
Backers: 245
Average Pledge Per Backer: $76

Funded: $18,702 of $19,500
Dates: Jun 2nd -> Jul 5th (33 days)
Project By: Lombardy Studios
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Latest News

SOStm 4th edition has been canceled

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
SOS4tm IS CANCELED30 June 2017 It is with deep regret that David Parham and I—the original creators of Streets of Stalingradtm—have canceled the 4th edition project. Out of legal considerations, we prefer to express our concerns in the following... (Read More)

A better explanation of the shipping fee, customs and VAT

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just to be clear: No one's money will be used to pay for any shipping or customs or VAT for another supporter. Your money pays only for YOUR shipping/customs/VAT. If you are still required to pay customs/VAT on your end, send us proof and we will... (Read More)

SOS4 is NOT a print-and-play game

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Some people are still not sure what's in the playtest kit and may have missed this explanation in the second video that was posted. This playtest kit is a COMPLETE stand-alone game with professionally-printed color map, charts and play aids, and... (Read More)

GREAT NEWS FOR OUR FOREIGN SUPPORTERS!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We now have an agreement with Ship Naked! to fulfill orders for the SOS4 playtest kits to Canadian and overseas supporters. We cannot change the $35 shipping cost shown for countries outside the USA, but we will use part of this money to pay the... (Read More)

SOS3 rules available on BGG and other answers

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
1) Any chance to get the rules before the materials? Like to read up before the counters arrive... The SOS3 2.1 rules can be downloaded at BGG: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/114739/sos-3rd-edition-rules-version-21 2) Variant set up and... (Read More)

German self-propelled siege gun "Thor" and the Soviet "Night Witches" and more!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Chuck S. asked about whether the final, full SOS4 game will include any massive German siege gun like the optional counters in SOS1 (1979), and the Soviet women pilots who became famous as the "Night Witches" for their exploits during the battle.... (Read More)

Does unit frontages means free set up within these areas?

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
So "frontages" means the infantry/leaders and/or tanks/leaders must set up in those hexes while the support units such as mortars, AT guns, etc. have free set up anywhere behind those frontage hexes (although you could place these units in those... (Read More)

How large will the final SOS4 map be?

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
All three maps combine into a 5-foot wide by 9-foot long mega map. However, for those who have limited space, there are 10 scenarios that use just one or two maps, or all three maps but with a portion folded that does not come into play. I plan to... (Read More)

Do you need SOS3 in order to play the SOS4 playtest kit? Does the playtest kit come with everything needed to play it?

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
No, you do not need SOS3 in order to play SOS4 playtest kit or full game. SOS4 does use the SOS3 rules, but with additional rules for expanded aviation and Volga River crossing elements. These two new sections are what we want playtested. YES,... (Read More)

Possible shipping solution for our supporters outside the USA

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are still looking for a shipping solution for supporters who live outside the USA. One idea suggested to us is to send the playtest kit (that comes in an envelope, not a box) to a relative or friend who lives in the USA and have them send the SOS4... (Read More)

A second video has been uploaded

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Watch as Dana Lombardy explains more details about the playtest kits, what's new, and how to get multiple copies of the kits. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00    (Read More)

Another video to be posted soon

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We shot a second video today with more details about what's in the playtest kits, and answers to many of your questions. I'm hoping to upload it sometime tomorrow (Thursday, June 8).  (Read More)

Many questions will be answered this week!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
My apologies for not replying sooner to everyone's questions and concerns. I suffered a knee injury at work and finally saw a doctor yesterday. I should be OK by end of June, but I needed to take care of this as soon as I could. Starting tomorrow I... (Read More)

KS Backer Michael asks: If we wish to purchase multiples how can we?

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Please contact me directly, Michael, at dana.lombardy@gmail.com and let me know how many copies you want. There should be a significant savings in shipping costs, especially to US addresses, using flat rate Priority Mail.  (Read More)

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