/pic48156.jpg)
Players
2-4
Time
60-180
Age
12+
Weight
3.25
Rating
6.69
Teaching signal
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
More strategic control
The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation as players primarily compete against each other.
Battles & Leaders: A Game of Tactical Level Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865 has a high replayability score due to its high variability in gameboard, availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to discover new tactics and strategies. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment.
The final luck score for Battles & Leaders: A Game of Tactical Level Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865 is 7, indicating a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
A game of tactical level combat in the American Civil War 1861-65. From the back of the game box- Battles & Leaders allows players to recreate brigade size engagements of the American Civil War. Accurate and playable rules cover the important aspects of the combat such as: formations (column, line, and skirmish), charges, melee, routs, leadership, sharpshooters, morale and the quality of individual regiments and more. The game's mechanics take into account over twenty different weapons types ranging from the standard rifled musket and the twelve pound Napoleon field piece to the breach loading Whitworth rifle. Scenarios include "historical situations" such as Little Round Top and Bloody Angle as well as situations that were "generic" to the war such as meeting engagements and cavalry raids. Battles & Leaders is a game that covers its subject with style and detail but maintains an ease of play while presenting players with the "feel" of the era. Includes 509 counters (includes terrain pieces)
No media imported yet.
| Edition | Year | Language | Publisher / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| No editions imported yet. | |||
No files imported yet.
No linked items imported yet.