Battle Cry of Freedom

Published 2003

A 2-player card game representing the American Civil War in both East and West theaters. Cards represent key generals and events during the period of 1861-1865. Each player plays their own deck of cards with the Union objective of capturing three key victory cities (Richmond, Atlanta, Vicksburg) and the Confederates trying to prevent this. Resource Events, Battle Events, Special Events, and Strategic Movement Events determine the course of the game. Cards have multiple choices on them from which one event type is selected. Sequence of plays allows for movement to a battlefield, turning movements, retreats, and shifting initiatives. This will determine if, or how a battle is fought. There is a stylized sort of tactical flavor for individual battles, while maintaining touch with strategic and political issues of the time. There are 300 cards comprising Union, Confederate, and Battle decks.

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Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card Driven Card Drafting Drafting Hand Management

Categories

American Civil War Card Game Wargame

Designers

David Smith

Publishers

Decision Games (I)
Battle Cry of Freedom

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.42/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
6.79
BGG Rank
#16498
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Battle Cry of Freedom is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Battle Cry of Freedom takes about 180 minutes.
Battle Cry of Freedom has a complexity rating of 2.42/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Battle Cry of Freedom is 12+.
Battle Cry of Freedom has a rating of 6.79/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 62 ratings. It is ranked #16498 overall.
Battle Cry of Freedom was designed by David Smith. It was published in 2003.