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1861

1861

Asten Games · 1999
2120 min10+ yrs1.5/5 complexity6.9 BGG24CouplesStrategy
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How do you play 1861?

This game was created by Asten Games. 1861 is a 2-player Civil War game. The objective is to capture your enemy's capital. There is a built in clock of 10 rounds, at which time the Confederate Player wins an automatic victory.

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1861 box art
official art · Asten Games

This game was created by Asten Games. 1861 is a 2-player Civil War game. The objective is to capture your enemy's capital. There is a built in clock of 10 rounds, at which time the Confederate Player wins an automatic victory. The combat system is very similar to Axis & Allies with some small changes. Both sides begin with 3 generals to command their troops. The game comes with 25mm (generals) and 15mm lead miniatures.

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Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
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Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs

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Q3How do you play 1861?
1861 is a american civil war game, for 2 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1861 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 1861 support?
1861 is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of 1861 take?
A game of 1861 takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 1861 for?
1861 is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is 1861?
1861 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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