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Custer's Last Stand
2019
Rules assistance for Custer's Last Stand
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Custer's Last Stand
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Custer's Last Stand is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
"Custer's Last Stand" is an old school board-wargame of two of the most famous battles of the 1876 Sioux Campaign. You get the battles of Rosebud Creek and the Battle of Little Big Horn. The game comes with a large double sided hard mounted game board, 2 sets of rules, 2 double sided player aids, two ten-sided dice, 3 counter sheets,and a playbook. Now be Crook at the Rosebud or Custer at the Little Big Horn OR Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. SEQUENCE OF PLAY SUMMARY FOR EACH TURN 1. Determine how many activation marker draws each side will draw for the turn. Then place all eligible markers in an opaque container. 2. Draw one activation marker from the container. If not usable, set aside and draw another activation marker until one drawn is eligible. 3. For the side drawn, use the activation marker to activate the corresponding units associated with the activation marker drawn. 4. Active units may move. 5. Complete all movement for those active units moving. 6. All active units adjacent to opposing units may attack the adjacent opposing units. 7. End turn if all eligible activations have been drawn. If not, repeat step 2 thru 7. Victory is determined by killing units and terrain objectives. Playable by 2 players in under 2 hours - Low complexity.
Designers
Publishers
- Worthington Publishing, LLC
- Old School Wargames
Questions and answers
Custer's Last Stand 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 Custer's Last Stand is 60–120 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 Custer's Last Stand for ages 10 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.
Custer's Last Stand has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Custer's Last Stand belongs to these categories: Wargame, American West, 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 Custer's Last Stand are: Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie. 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 Custer's Last Stand 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.