Burnside Takes Command
A board game by Ed Beach, Karl Laskas
2 Players 120 minutes Medium
Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Variable Set-up, Simulation, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Zone of Control, Ratio / Combat Results Table
Wargame, Post-Napoleonic, American Civil War, Civil War
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Description
Burnside Takes Command is a gripping board game that drops you into the midst of the American Civil War, where strategy and luck collide. Designed by Ed Beach and Karl Laskas, this 2003 game is perfect for two players who are familiar with board games, as the rules are of normal complexity. As you take command, you'll navigate a hexagon grid, using dice rolling and movement points to outmaneuver your opponent. With variable set-up and multiple scenarios, each playthrough is unique, keeping the game exciting and challenging. The game's mechanics, including zone of control and ratio/combat results table, create a realistic simulation of war, making you feel like you're right on the battlefield. With a playtime of around 120 minutes, you'll be fully immersed in the action, using all your wits to emerge victorious in this civil war game.
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