1974
BGG rank #18664
The American Civil War
2 players
240–480 min
Ages 12+
2.7/5 complexity
5.5/10 rating
About this game
"The American Civil War: 1861-1865" is a strategic simulation from June 1861 to June 1865. Combat units are generic ground forces on 1, 2, 4 or 6 strength counters. Also included are single strength permanent garrisons, leaders with variable (0-3) Leadership Ratings (3-USA, 4-CSA), a special Union naval leader (Farragut), Forts, Railroad Junction and Railroad Repair, Unsupplied, Riverine and Naval units. 200 counters in total.
What it feels like
Grid Movement
Hexagon Grid
Dice Rolling
Simulation
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game
Movement Points
Zone of Control
Post-Napoleonic
Wargame
American Civil War
Civil War
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