The War for the Union
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 360 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About The War for the Union
The War for the Union is a Strategic level simulation of the American Civil War. Players command the Union and Confederate forces that fought from 1861 to 1865. The map runs from southeastern Texas to the Atlantic and from Harrisburg, PA to southern Florida. Terrain types include forests, rough, swamps, bayou, mountain hexsides, river hexsides (tidal, navigable, and minor), lakes, bluffs, and major and minor cities Components (Compass Games version): 2 maps – each at 22 x 34 inches 3-1/2 sheets of 9/16” counters 1 deck of 25 Tactical cards 2 reinforcement schedules – 1 each for North and South 2 identical Terrain Effects cards with additional charts/tables 2 identical Combat Results Table cards with additional charts/tables 1 rulesbook 1 scenario book 2 ten-sided dice Components (Clash of Arms version): 1 map – 22 x 34 inches 3 countersheets of 1/2" counters 4 Game cards with charts and tables 1 Basic game rulebook 1 Advanced game rulebook 1 Historical commentary and scenario book (description adapted from Compass Games webpage and Clash of Arms back of the box)
- Released
- 1992
- Designer
- Rob Beyma
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The War for the Union?
The War for the Union plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for The War for the Union?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The War for the Union is best with 2 players (5 votes).
How long does The War for the Union take to play?
A game of The War for the Union takes 360 min.
What age is The War for the Union for?
The recommended minimum age for The War for the Union is 12+.
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