Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862
Published 1990
Baton Rouge is part of the Great Battles of the American Civil War series (GBACW). This series is an offshoot of the Terrible Swift Sword (TSS) system. The game simulates the Confederate attempt to retake the Louisiana capital in August, 1862. A unique aspect of this battle was the support of the Confederate ironclad Arkansas, which leads to a simulation of naval support of street fighting. Game-turns represent about three quarters of an hour of real time. The map scale is 110 per hex, and each Strength Point is the equivalent of 25 men or 1 artillery/naval gun. 1 22" x 32" mapsheet, 1 countersheet of 100 counters. This game was included in Strategy & Tactics magazine #133.
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- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Medium — 3.27/5
- Year
- 1990
- BGG Rating
- 5.80
- BGG Rank
- #24003
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862 takes about 120 minutes.
Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862 has a complexity rating of 3.27/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862 is 12+.
Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862 has a rating of 5.80/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 79 ratings. It is ranked #24003 overall.
Baton Rouge: Street Fighting in the Louisiana Capital, August 5,1862 was designed by Richard H. Berg. It was published in 1990.