- BGG rank
- BGG #2,232
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition
2010
Rules assistance for Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition
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Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition is a board game released in 2010 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard Borg and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
About the game
From the publisher Ready the Cannon, Fix Bayonets, and Prepare to Charge! Civil War is now upon us, and you must take the field as the leader of the Union or the Confederate forces. Command your generals and direct your infantry, cavalry, and artillery in 30 different scenarios that feature the terrain and troop deployment of each historical battle—from the First Bull Run and Wilson’s Creek to Prairie Grove and Gettysburg. History may have been written, but in Battle Cry, the outcome of each battle is up to you. With your strategy and tactics, you can turn the tide to carry Old Glory or Dixie to victory. Includes 30 Battle Scenarios! This is an expanded and updated version of Battle Cry.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Avalon Hill
- Wizards of the Coast
Questions and answers
Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition is 45 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 Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition for ages 12 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.
Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition are: Richard Borg. 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 Battle Cry: 150th Civil War Anniversary Edition 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.