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August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas
1990
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- 2–4 players
- 180–3600 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
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August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas is a board game released in 1990 for 2–4 players, 180–3600 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dean Essig and David A. Powell and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
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About the game
August Fury - The Second Battle of Manassas, is The Gamers' third game in its Civil War Brigade (CWB) Series. It follows games on Gettysburg and Antietam. For the first time, the series turns its focus onto a lesser-known battle, recreating the course of events during The Second Battle of Bull Run, which lasted from the evening of August 28th until nightfall on August 30th, 1862. Using two maps, I have attempted to recapture all of the critical elements of this battle, which ranged from Bull Run Creek almost to the foot of Throughfare Gap." Two Full-Color 22x28" Maps Over 550 Die-Cut Counters Moderate Complexity Playing Time: 3 to 60+ Hours 200 Yards per Hex 20 Minutes per Turn
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August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas is 180–3600 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas are: Dean Essig and David A. Powell. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.