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Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862
1981
Rules assistance for Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.8/5
Rules assistant for Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862
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Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 is a board game released in 1981 for 1–2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph Reiser and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Jackson at the Crossroads is a simulation of the two battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic, fought respectively on the 8th and 9th of June, 1862. Pursued by two Union forces, Jackson decided to stand and fight before his opponents could effect a junction. At Cross Keys, he easily repulsed General Fremont's half-hearted attack. At Port Republic, after some of the bitterest fighting in Jackson's experience, he managed to rout General Shield's lead brigades. These two battles sealed the fate of the Union campaign to subdue the Shenandoah Valley that year, and allowed Jackson to leave the Valley altogether and join Lee in the defense of Richmond. Each hex on the mapboard represents 210 yards of real terrain from side to side. Each Game-Turn represents 45 minutes during the day or 6 hours during the night. The units are infantry and cavalry regiments, and sections of artillery. Each Strength Point represents 100 men or one cannon. Jackson at the Crossroads is Volume 5 from the Great Battles of the American Civil War series. Each game in the series uses a set of standard rules, which cover melee attack, small-arms and artillery fire, cavalry charges, and the effects of leadership. Each game has a 16-page booklet of exclusive rules to cover the unique features of each battle and an historical article about each event. The game includes 400 counters and one 22" x 34" map. Published with The Battle of Corinth: Standoff at the Tennessee, October 3-4, 1862.
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 supports 1–2 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 Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 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 Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 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.
Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 are: Joseph Reiser. 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 Jackson at the Crossroads: Cross Keys & Port Republic, June 8-9, 1862 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.