
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,582
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Roads to Gettysburg II: Lee Strikes North
- 2 players
- 60–1200 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2018

2013
Rules assistance for Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run
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Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players and 240–720 minutes per game. It was designed by Ed Beach, Joseph M. Balkoski, Mike Belles, and Chris Withers and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control.
(from MMP website:) Stonewall Jackson’s Way II: Battles of Bull Run is the 9th game in the award-winning Great Campaigns of the American Civil War (GCACW) series. This game is actually two complete modules in one: it includes a complete revision and augmentation of Stonewall Jackson's Way (SJW; the first game in the series), and an entire new module covering the First Bull Run Campaign, called All Green Alike (AGA). The two maps included are newly painted by original map artist Charlie Kibler and include new historical and terrain details (to bring them up to the standards of the latest games in the GCACW series). Stonewall Jackson’s Way II: Battles of Bull Run uses the same GCACW Standard Basic Game Rules that were first published in MMP's The Skirmisher #1 and Grant Takes Command. The Advanced Game rule sets are also standardized so players will be able to move quickly from one campaign to the other. All Green Alike: The First Bull Run Campaign, July 1861, includes five Basic Game and two Advanced Game scenarios. The Basic Game scenarios feature two Shenandoah Valley scenarios and two scenarios at Bull Run The two Advanced Game campaigns cover the advance and aftermath of the campaign. Across the Potomac (4 turns, July 2-5, 1861) Johnston vs. Patterson (3 turns, July 17-19, 1861) McDowell’s Opportunity (3 turns, July 19-21, 1861) An End to Innocence (1 turn, July 21, 1861) The Retreat to Washington (3 turns, July 21-23, 1861) The Bull Run Campaign (13 turns, July 16-28, 1861) The Virginia Campaign (14 turns, July 15-28, 1861) [The first and last scenarios require use of the Here Come the Rebels (the 2nd game in the GCACW series) west map (not included).] Stonewall Jackson’s Way: Cedar Mountain to 2nd Manassas, August 1862, includes two new Basic Game scenarios, the five original Basic Scenarios redesigned and rebalanced, and the two original Advanced Game campaigns also revamped for better play balance: Cedar Mountain (3 turns, August 8-10, 1862) Lee vs. Pope (2 turns, August 18-19, 1862) Stuart’s Raid (3 turns, August 22-24, 1862) From the Rappahannock to Bull Run (6 turns, August 25-30, 1862) Jackson’s March (3 turns, August 26-28, 1862) Bag the Whole Crowd (3 turns, August 28-30, 1862) Which Way Did He Go? (3 turns, August 28-30, 1862) From the Rapidan to the Rappahannock (8 turns, August 19-26, 1862) From the Rapidan to Manassas (15 turns, August 19 – September 2, 1862) Stonewall Jackson’s Way II: Battles of Bull Run contains: One 28 page GCACW Series Rules Booklet One 68 page SJW II Specific Rules Booklet Two 22"x 32" full-color mapsheets (North & South maps) Three Countersheets (840 1/2" dual-side printed counters) One Terrain Effects Chart (2 sided) Two full-color Force Displays Cards (both 1 sided) Two 4 page color Charts and Tables foldout Two 6-sided Dice
Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run 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 Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run is 240–720 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.
Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control. 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 Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run are: Ed Beach, Joseph M. Balkoski, Mike Belles, and Chris Withers. 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 Stonewall Jackson's Way II: Battles of Bull Run 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.