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Shiloh: The First Day
2024
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- 1–3 players
- 60–600 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.5/5
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Shiloh: The First Day is a board game released in 2024 for 1–3 players, 60–600 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Carey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
Volume: 11 in the Blind Swords series is Shiloh: The First Day designed by Steve Carey. It is the largest game in the series with two 22x34 inch maps and 3 counter sheets. The include sevens scenarios, one of which is played on a small 8.5x11 inch map, 1 played on a 15x19 inch map, and 1 played on a 11x11 inch map for those who want small and quick fights. Game Components 2 - 22x34 inch maps 1 - 15x19 inch scenario map 1 - 8.5x11 inch scenario map 1 - 11x11 inch scenario map 3 - 5/8 inch counter sheets (176 counters per sheet) 4 - 8.5x11 Player Aids 2 - 11x17 Player Aids 2 - Brigade Activation Displays 1 - Scenarios Special Rules Summary card (8.5x11) 1 - General Records Track 1 - Series Rulebook 1 - Exclusive Rulebook 1 - Scenario Rulebook 1 - Game Box (or zip bag) 2 - Six-sided Dice, one red and one white (boxed version only)
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Questions and answers
Shiloh: The First Day supports 1–3 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 Shiloh: The First Day is 60–600 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 Shiloh: The First Day 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.
Shiloh: The First Day has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Shiloh: The First Day belongs to these categories: Wargame, Civil War, and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System. 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 Shiloh: The First Day are: Steve Carey. 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 Shiloh: The First Day 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.