
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,753
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Volley & Bayonet
- 2–4 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 1994

Rules assistance for Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain
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Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain is an expansion for Johnny Reb released in 1990 for 2–4 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Greg Novak (I) and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Being a wargame guide to the Spanish American War 1898 Campaign Booklet 9 85 pages From the Table of Contents: CHAPTER ONE Background to the War CHAPTER TWO The Cuban Army CHAPTER THREE The Spanish Army CHAPTER FOUR The Outbreak of the War CHAPTER FIVE The Prewar Regular Army CHAPTER SIX The Volunteer Army CHAPTER SEVEN The Invasion of Cuba CHAPTER EIGHT El Caney, San Juan, and the Fall of Santiago de Cuba CHAPTER NINE The Puerto Rico Campaign CHAPTER TEN Postrcipt and Prelude APPENDIX A The Uniforms of the Spanish Army APPENDIX B The Uniforms of the American Army APPENDIX C Rule Modifications for the JOHNNY REB BIBLIOGRAPHY Overall the booklet provides the historical background, framework, and suggested rules (Johnny Reb) for the miniature gamer to simulate battles of the war. The booklet uses modified Johnny Reb rules (based on the GDW 2nd edition) based upon the author's experience in gaming the period.
Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain supports 2–4 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 Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain 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 Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain for ages 13 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.
Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain are: Greg Novak (I). 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 Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain as an expansion for Johnny Reb. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Johnny Reb to use it. Check that your edition of Johnny Reb is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.