Strategy & Tactics #338 – Russian Boots South, 1850-90 is an operational two-player wargame simulating Russian imperial expansion toward southern regions during the second half of the 19th century. The game explores military campaigns conducted by Tsarist forces seeking to extend their influence against regional opponents.

Players command opposing forces, maneuver units, conduct combat operations, and exploit strategic opportunities to control key areas and achieve military and political objectives. The system emphasizes operational decision-making, force coordination, and terrain considerations.

Published in the renowned Strategy & Tactics magazine, the game continues the tradition of historically grounded simulations supported by detailed historical articles and design notes explaining the conflict and game system.

Technical data

Publisher: Decision Games
Series: Strategy & Tactics Magazine
Issue: #338
Period: 1850-1890
Theme: Russian military expansion in the 19th century
Scale: Operational

Players: 2
Playing time: 2–4 hours
Complexity: Intermediate
Language: English

Release year: 2023 (official Strategy & Tactics archive listing)

Contents

As with all Strategy & Tactics magazine games, this issue includes:

• 1 full-color map
  
  1 counter sheet
  
  1 rulebook (approximately 16 pages)
  
  1 Strategy & Tactics magazine with historical articles and design notes

Magazine games include a map sheet, counters, and rules booklet, along with detailed historical analysis and design notes explaining the simulated campaign.