First Blood
The 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas
A board game by Richard H. Berg
2 Players 480 minutes High
Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Variable Set-up, Simulation, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Zone of Control, Ratio / Combat Results Table
Wargame, Post-Napoleonic, American Civil War, Civil War
View onBoardGameGeek
Friends and Communities with First Blood
Description
First Blood: The 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas is a classic wargame that drops you into the midst of the American Civil War, specifically the battles of Manassas in 1861 and 1862. Designed by Richard H. Berg and published in 1989, this game is a deep dive into the strategies and tactics of the time, with a complex set of rules that might take some time to learn, but are well worth the effort. As a two-player game, you'll engage in intense battles that can last up to 480 minutes, using mechanisms like dice rolling, grid movement, and variable set-up to simulate the chaos of war. With its hexagon grid, line of sight, and zone of control, the game is a realistic simulation of the battles, making it perfect for history buffs and wargaming enthusiasts.
Similar Board Games
Memoir '44
2-4 / 2 Players
30-45 minutes
Low
Twilight Imperium
Fourth Edition
3-6 Players
240-480 minutes
High
Street Masters
1-4 / 1-3 Players
45-120 minutes
Medium
Ogre
1-3 Players
45 minutes
Low
Space Empires 4X
1-4 Players
60-240 minutes
Medium
GKR
Heavy Hitters
1-4 / 2-4 Players
60-120 minutes
Medium
Combat Commander
Europe
2 Players
60-180 minutes
Medium
Deep Rock Galactic
The Board Game
1-4 Players
60-150 minutes
Medium
Undaunted
Battle of Britain
2 Players
45-60 minutes
Medium
Star Wars
Battle of Hoth
2-4 / 2 Players
30 minutes
Low
