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The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863
1996
Rules assistance for The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863
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- 2 players
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863
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The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 is a board game released in 1996 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Prados and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
From the back of the game box: The Army of the Heartland is a strategic-operational simulation of the rebel Army of Tennessee's campaigns during the Civil War. Created by award-winning designer John Prados, and using the same scale and game system as his earlier Campaigns of Robert E. Lee, this game focuses on the critical, but largely ignored actions in Kentucky, Tennessee and northern Georgia between 1861 and 1863. The game includes 560 die-cut counters and two stunning maps depicting the 'heartland.' You also get two army display sheets, a 32 page rulebook with 8 pages of charts and tables and 9 scenarios covering the major engagements. A campaign game scenario covering the whole crucial year of 1863 is also included to allow players to explore the options available to both sides." Game Scale Units: Divisions, brigades and regiments Ground: One hex = roughly 5 1/4 miles Time: One turn = 5 days (in Winter, 10 days) Contents 560 Die-Cut Counters Two 34 inch by 22 inch Game Maps Rulebook with Scenarios, Historical Analysis, plus Charts and Tables Two Army Organization Displays Nine scenarios plus an 1863 Campaign scenario Two Dice Over 90 Leaders, each individually rated for his Initiative, Administrative, and Tactical Abilities
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Questions and answers
The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 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 catalogue lists The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 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.
The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 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.
The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Post-Napoleonic, and American Civil War. 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 The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 are: John Prados. 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 The Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee's Campaigns, 1861-1863 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.