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Brother against Brother
1997
Rules assistance for Brother against Brother
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Brother against Brother
For 2 players
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Brother against Brother is a board game released in 1997 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ivor M. Janci and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Miniature wargame. American Civil War small action rules. Including optional rules for the French & Indian War, and other periods. Brother Against Brother is a rule set for small actions and skirmishes between company or smaller, sized units. In order to allow for a wargame to be completed in a short length of time - about 3-4 hours - the rules are as simple and short as possible, but maintain the feel of firefight from the American Civil War period. Equipment needed: 1 or more tape measures in inches. 3 or more D10 dice. Cotton balls. Appropriate figures (about ten figures/squad). Scenery for the table (the more the better).
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- Stratagem Publications LTD
Questions and answers
Brother against Brother 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 Brother against Brother is 180 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 Brother against Brother 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.
Brother against Brother has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Brother against Brother belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Brother against Brother are: Ivor M. Janci. 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 Brother against Brother 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.