The year is 1941. Germany has defeated Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France with ease and turns its gaze further eastward to the USSR. In the morning hours of June 22, over 3 million German soldiers attack Soviet forces along a 1600 kilometer front, heralding the beginning of Operation Barbarossa. With this clever maneuver, the Germans have come by complete surprise, striking deep into Soviet territory. The German high command thinks the Soviets will fold like a house of cards; Stalin has massacred the Soviet officer cadre, training is poor, and their troop morale is low. Bolstering this perception, the Soviets proceed to lose an astonishing 1.75 million men during the first two months of engagement.
The Germans are unstoppable, their Panzers push to the very gates of Moscow. Then, winter hits, and the bitter cold saps the Germans of their resources, strength, and morale. Seeing opportunity, the Soviets strike back and the momentum of the war begins to shift. The Soviet bear has awakened!
Awakening the Bear! is the first game in the Conflict of Heroes series. This series is a squad level combined arms training game used by history fans, universities, and military personnel throughout the world.
Awakening the Bear! - Russia 1941-42 takes you to the eastern front during Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of Russia. Many consider this time period to be the birth of modern warfare tactics that continue to be used and perfected by today's modern armies.
You command German or Soviet forces comprised of infantry squads, crewed support weapons, individual tanks, armored cars, artillery, and more.
Much effort went into distinguishing the units in the game by highlighting their historical strengths and weaknesses. For example, each tank's defense rating takes into account relative armor thickness, armor slope deflection percentage, speed, size, targeting mechanics, and crew training. All these factors are represented in an easy to learn target number system. You do not have to worry about the details; they are all built into the system! As the commander, you concentrate on tactics to execute your mission and firefight objectives.
Each firefight can be played dozens of times, exploring different tactics and use of available forces with every play-through. In Awakening the Bear, the Soviets have superior tank armor and firepower, which the Germans counter with integrated combined arms and communication nets.
The Programmatic Instruction Rule Book is only 11 pages long and is taught in sections. You read a few pages, and then play two firefights. The next few pages add more advanced unit control and arms to the game and instruct you on how to play the next few firefights. As you progress through the game, you will face more challenging tactical situations. The rules do not become more difficult, but the decisions you must make do!
"For those who haven't gotten on board with Conflict of Heroes, [Awakening the Bear] is the perfect jumping on point and ranks up there with titles which need to be on your gaming shelf." ~Jeff, The Gaming Gang
Eastern Front Solo Expansion (Link to product page for Solo Expansion)
The Eastern Front Solo Expansion is the highly anticipated rule set that has been in development for over 3 years! A player will be able to play Awakening the Bear against a highly reactive game AI. This AI is based on the most modern Emergent Behavior and Agent Based Logic programming systems. AI units are not individually programmed like in past solo games. Instead, each situation is evaluated and the best course of action using available AI resources and unit assets is implemented. This is a radical and groundbreaking implementation of advanced computer programming by Academy Games for their Conflict of Heroes series. Players will be surprised by the AI strategy and actions that emerge as a result of the player's own battle tactics. This may force even veteran players to hone and adapt their own playing styles in order to overcome the AI.
Awakening the Bear Firefight Generator (Link to product page for Firefight Generator)
The Awakening the Bear Firefight Generator expands the capabilities of Awakening the Bear by allowing players to generate their own custom Firefights which they can then play! Players alternate playing Generator Cards to choose units, Victory Point Conditions, weapons, weather conditions, and more. Players make use of strategy and cunning to outwit their opponents, creating Firefights with favorable conditions for themselves and putting their opponents at a disadvantage. The Firefight Generator allows players to create everything from small 2-player Firefights to massive, multi-map 4-Player battles!
The Awakening the Bear Firefight Generator integrates fully with the Eastern Front Solo Expansion. This allows players to create new Solo Firefights as well!
Monster Tanks of the Eastern Front
Monster Tanks of the Eastern Front includes descriptions and counters for the Monster Tanks of WWII. Included are experimental tanks, like the German Maus and others, that never saw battle. These tanks are required for specific Monster Tank firefights available for download. Add these unusual tanks to your Conflict of Heroes games today!
Wrecks and Destruction on the Eastern Front
This expansion includes rules and counters for adding Wrecks to your game. Also includes destroyed buildings, spreading fires, and drifting artillery barrages. You may use these with any published Conflict of Heroes firefight!
Each wreck marker has a different symbol on it indicating how the wreck will affect the battle around it. Some are usable for cover, some are too hot to be near, others still block line of sight.
Counters are reversible, one side for the Germans, one for the Soviets. Add a new layer of depth to your Conflict of Heroes games today!
English Language, PDF Format. -Updated June 10, 2019
English Language, PDF Format. -Updated June 10, 2019
English Language, PDF format. -Updated Oct 9, 2018
English Language, PDF format. -Updated Oct 9, 2018
English Language, PDF Format. -Updated 3/16/18
English Language, PDF Format. -Updated 3/16/18
English Language, PDF Format. Awakening the Bear 2nd Ed, Wrecks & Destruction, and Monster Tanks recommended for play of this Firefight.
English Language, PDF Format. Awakening the Bear 2nd Ed, Storms of Steel, and Monster Tanks recommended for play of this Firefight.
English Language, PDF Format. Awakening the Bear 2nd Ed, Storms of Steel, and Monster Tanks recommended for play of this Firefight.
English Language, PDF Format. Awakening the Bear (1st or 2nd Ed) and Storms of Steel (1st or 2nd Ed) recommended for play of this Firefight.
English Language, PDF Format. Awakening the Bear (1st or 2nd Ed) and The Marsh Expansion recommended for play of this Firefight.
English Language, PDF Format. Awakening the Bear (1st or 2nd Ed) and The Marsh Expansion recommended for play of this Firefight.
JPG Format. For planning hidden movement, artillery barrages, overall Firefight strategies, etc. -Updated 3/16/18
Link to Resources for the Awakening the Bear! Firefiight Generator
"Your job is to command squads, platoons and companies in thrilling tactical firefights." - Matt T, Shut Up & Sit Down
"The heart of the Conflict of Heroes system is the simple but very complete, well-written, and nicely illustrated set of rules." Rick M., Armchair General
"By this point you’re probably getting the idea I really like AtB… Oh, yeah… I really do!" - Jeff, The Gaming Gang
"Gioco semplice, divertente, con tanti colpi di scena." - Balena, Balena Ludens
"Through the management of unit actions and the ready display of each unit’s abilities on their token, the game manages to take what would normally be too complex or fiddly for most people and turn it into a very manageable game playable in about an hour." - Dr. Matt, GamerDad
Academy Games has brought it up to the next level!
TheGimpyGamer
For those who haven't gotten on board with Conflict of Heroes, the second edition of Awakening the Bear is the perfect jumping on point and ranks up there with titles which need to be on your gaming shelf.
Jeff, The Gaming Gang
It is easy to see why Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear was an Origins Award Winner for Best Historical Game and this new edition makes a great game nearly perfect!
Rick, Armchair General
Conflict of Heroes just became a permanent fixture of my gaming arsenal. The game is easy to learn [and] fun to play!
Christopher H.
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