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War Between The States 1861-1865
1977
Rules assistance for War Between The States 1861-1865
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 360 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for War Between The States 1861-1865
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War Between The States 1861-1865 is a board game released in 1977 for 1–2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Irad B. Hardy and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Operational level simulation of the American Civil War 1861-1865. Players encompass elements of both grand strategy and tactics. Units cover land, rail and naval. 1,200 die-cut counters, 3 map sections, many charts including Confederate and Union production spirals. This is one of SPI's monster games!
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
War Between The States 1861-1865 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 War Between The States 1861-1865 is 360 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 War Between The States 1861-1865 for ages 14 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.
War Between The States 1861-1865 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.
War Between The States 1861-1865 belongs to these categories: Economic, Wargame, 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 War Between The States 1861-1865 are: Irad B. Hardy. 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 War Between The States 1861-1865 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.