Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862

Published 1981

Strategy & Tactics magazine #86. American Civil War battle of the same name. 'Stonewall' Jackson against political general Nathaniel Banks as a prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862. A meeting engagement, Banks launches a spoiling attack against a superior CSA force and then has to conduct a fighting withdrawal to survive. The game uses the Great Battles of the American Civil War system. Victory is determined by capturing and holding geographical objectives and killing units. Each Game-Turn represents 30 minutes of real time, and each hex covers about 125 yards from hex side to hex side. Each Strength Point is the equivalent of 100 men or 1 gun. This is Volume 4 of the original SPI Great Battles of the American Civil War series.

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Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
6 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.1/5
Year
1981
BGG Rating
7.09
BGG Rank
#7837
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862 takes about 360 minutes.
Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862 has a complexity rating of 3.10/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862 is 12+.
Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862 has a rating of 7.09/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 229 ratings. It is ranked #7837 overall.
Cedar Mountain: Prelude to Bull Run, August 9, 1862 was designed by Anthony Williams, David Bush, Jim Simon. It was published in 1981.