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Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh
1991
Rules assistance for Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh is a board game released in 1991 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mike Crane, Terry R. Shrum, and Roger M. Whitney and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Civil War Classics, Volume 1, is a game and game system covering the battles of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas and Shiloh in western Tennessee. Several scenarios allow players to experience many different aspects of the two battles. Short, introductory scenarios allow players to learn the game system with a minimum number of units and game turns. More complex scenarios allow players to explore portions of the battles and then move on to the battle scenarios. The battle scenario for Pea Ridge can be played in an evening, and Shiloh can be played over a long Saturday. Errata in Boardgame Journal #2
Publishers
- Fresno Gaming Association History Games
Questions and answers
Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh 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 Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh is 240 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 Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh 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.
Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh belongs to these categories: Wargame, Civil War, and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh are: Mike Crane, Terry R. Shrum, and Roger M. Whitney. 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 Civil War Classics, Volume 1: The Battles of Pea Ridge & Shiloh 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.