Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862

Published 1978

Stonewall is a grand tactical, regimental simulation of the Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862. The players recreate the encounter between Major General T.J. 'Stonewall' Jackson's Confederate Valley Army and Brigadier General James Shield's Division, part of the Union Army of the Potomac. The game uses a Combat Effectiveness Chart to track unit's morale and fatigue along with rules based on the popular Terrible Swift Sword game system and which was later developed into the Great Battles of the American Civil War system. Victory points are awarded both players for certain objectives and for enemy unit losses. The player with the higher total wins, with the difference in points determining the level of victory. Each Game-Turn represents 20 minutes of real time, each hex covers about 125 yards from hexside to hexside, and each Strength Point is the equivalent of 100 men or 1 gun. 1 22" x 32" mapsheet, 1 countersheet of 100 counters.

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Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.0/5
Year
1978
BGG Rating
6.70
BGG Rank
#10404
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 takes about 120 minutes.
Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 has a complexity rating of 3.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 is 12+.
Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 has a rating of 6.70/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 203 ratings. It is ranked #10404 overall.
Stonewall: The Battle of Kernstown, March 23, 1862 was designed by Mark Herman. It was published in 1978.