In Magnificent Style Review

Hermann Luttmann @ The Boardgaming Life

Divided Republic Preorder

[update: Act quickly — preorder ends today!]
Preorder from Numbskull Games. Divided Republic is a card-driven game for 2-4 players  representing the last calm before the storm that was to become the American Civil War. Players represent the four major parties (Constitutional Unionists, Northern Democrats, Republicans, and Southern Democrats) and attempt to win the presidency. Preorder Price: $45 (save $5). This project was successfully funded via kickstarter.

Shenandoah Review

Richard Mataka @ mataka.org [related video]

In Magnificent Style

New from Victory Point Games. In Magnificient Style marks the first entry in the Death or Glory! series, In Magnificent Style. This is a solitaire game depicting the final desperate Confederate attack on 3 July 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, popularly known as Pickett’s Charge. Price: $24.95.

Little Round Top Review

Sim Guy @ BoardGameGeek

Here Come the Rebels Replay

Francois-Xavier Euzet @ BoardGameGeek

CSW Webinar: Lincoln’s War: A New Approach to the Civil War

We invite you to join designer, John Poniske and Ventrilo guru, Joel Toppen, as they discuss this tense and unique treatment of the Civil War. Topics will include: A cross section of historical personalities, political support for the war, chain of command, naval phase, combat and victory conditions. Please join us to learn more about this riveting new direction in Civil War gaming.

Title: Lincoln’s War (MMP): A New Approach to the Civil War
Date: session concluded (26 Attendees); recording coming soon!

Red Badge of Courage Replay

Thomas Fernbacker @ BoardGameGeek

A Bold Fight

New from High Flying Dice Games. A Bold Fight details the decisive battle of Mobile Bay fought on August 5th, 1864. One of the most violent and decisive naval battles of the American Civil War has players use a standard deck of cards to activate their warships and fortress batteries to resolve combat such as gunnery, ramming and torpedo/mines. Play is very interactive and intense, but without any of the tedious record keeping of many naval games. Price: $11.95.

First Bull Run: 150th Anniversary

New from Worthington Games. First Bull Run: Limited Edition 150th Anniversary —only 525 copies have been printed. Game includes hard-mounted game board, laser etched blocks representing the Union and Confederate armies, cards, rules, limited edition certificate, die, and box. This is the first in a limited series of 150th Anniversary Games on the American Civil War, designed by Richard Berg. Preorder Price still valid if you purchase by Feb 15: $50 (save $25).

GCACW Battle Above the Clouds Replay

CSW Forum vs. Game Designer Replay