The first military campaign of the American Civil War unfolds in Bull Run 1861, pitting Union forces against the Confederacy in Northern Virginia. Union troops advance toward the Rebel capital of Richmond while guarding their rear, as Confederates block the push and eye Washington nearby. This indie strategy game spans 12 turns, each roughly one day from July 13th to 24th, 1861, with both sides fielding similar freshly recruited infantry-Union with more assets but greener leaders, Confederates fewer in number yet edged in command.
Event cards introduce varied diplomatic, military, political, and economic situations for high replayability. Playtime runs about one hour, with no favored side and Confederates posing the tougher challenge. Strategy fans who enjoy turn-based historical matchups will find a tight contest here.
Bull Run 1861 covers the first military campaign of the American Civil War.
Union forces must push towards the Rebel capital of Richmond, but must keep their rear secure.
The Confederate army must prevent their breakthrough while threatening Washington, head of Lincoln's government and so close to the frontlines...
Bull Run 1861 lasts 12 turns each representing about 1 day between the 13th and the 24th of July, 1861. It opposes the Union and the Confederacy over Northern Virginia.Forces of both sides are rather similar, as they are made of freshly recruited infantry.
- The Yankees have more assets but their leaders less experienced.
- The Rebels are less numerous but can benefit from a slightly better command.
The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 1h00
Favored Side: none.
Hardest to Play: Confederates.
