1990 BGG rank #7367

Brigade Fire and Fury: Wargaming the Civil War with Miniatures

2–12 players 180 min Ages 12+ 3.1/5 complexity 5.7/10 rating

About this game

Rules for American Civil war battles at the brigade level and suitable for battles with forces representing 15,000 to 1000,000 men. Figures are based on stands representing 150-200 men, with a unit consisting of roughly 4-14 stands. It uses alternate moves, with a pair of moves being equivalent to 30 minutes real time. The rules consist of a single book and come with a pair of quick reference sheets, information on painting and assembling troops and a series of scenarios for the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Simulation Dice Rolling Measurement Movement American Civil War Wargame Miniatures Book

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