The American Civil War

1974

Jim Dunnigan

BGG Geek Rating

5.5

based on 148 ratings

BGG Average Rating

6.0

community average

BGG Ranking

#17613

all board games

Players

2-2

Weight

2.68/5.00

Playtime

480 min

Age

12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Grid Movement Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Dice Rolling Zone of Control Hexagon Grid Movement Points

📂 Categories

Wargame American Civil War Civil War Post-Napoleonic

🎨 Artists

Redmond A. Simonsen

📖 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.