# Strike of the Heron: The Approach to Stalingrad Aug-Sep 1942

Strike of the Heron: The Approach to Stalingrad Aug-Sep 1942 is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 180–240 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 180–240 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Year published:** 2025
- **Categories:** Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics:** Grid Movement, Simulation, Movement Points, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid

**Designers:** Perry Moore

**Artists:** Mark Mahaffey

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-heron-in-flight)
- [Strike of the Heron: The Approach to Stalingrad Aug-Sep 1942 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-heron-in-flight)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/366904)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._