Board game, First Bull Run: 150th Anniversary Edition

First Bull Run

150th Anniversary Edition


  A board game by Richard H. Berg

1-2 1-2

 180 minutes   Medium 

  Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Simulation, Secret Unit Deployment

  Wargame, American Civil War

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Description

Step back onto the dusty hills of Manassas and feel the thunder of cannons in First Bull Run: 150th Anniversary Edition, a two‑player (or solo) war‑game that lets you rewrite history with a blend of classic tactics and a dash of bluff. Designed by Richard H. Berg, this 2012 gem lets you slip secret units onto the square grid, roll dice for that nail‑biting chance, and play battle cards that swing the tide of influence across the field. You’ll be juggling area‑majority control, hidden deployments, and campaign decisions that echo the real clash while still being easy enough for anyone who’s played a board game before. The 180‑minute epic feels like a living simulation of the American Civil War’s first major showdown, giving you enough room to plot maneuvers, feel the pressure of every roll, and savor the drama of a battlefield where every move could turn the tide. Perfect for a long night of strategy, suspense, and a little bit of historical bragging rights.

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