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Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862

Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862

Decision Games (I) · 2010
1–2180 min12+ yrs2.7/5 complexity6.2 BGG#23.856 BGG262CouplesStrategy
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Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 The design, by Paul Koenig, uses an evolution of the Intermediate Game from the old-Avalon Hill classic, Gettysburg ’77. Each game turn equals one hour, and each hex on the map represents 100 yards.

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Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862

The design, by Paul Koenig, uses an evolution of the Intermediate Game from the old-Avalon Hill classic, Gettysburg ’77. Each game turn equals one hour, and each hex on the map represents 100 yards. Units of maneuver are double-sided brigades. Rules cover: roads, surprise, fatigue, rout, organization, ranged fire, reinforcements, army organization, gunboats, night, and more. There are three scenarios: one for each day and a combined look at the entire two-day battle. Historical set-ups are provided for all scenarios. The short scenarios can be completed in about four hours. The game includes a 34x22 hex map and 176 large-sized NATO-style, back-printed units. Solitaire play is doable. The turn sequence is as follows.

Confederate Disorganization Phase Confederate Movement Phase Confederate Combat Phase Confederate Reorganization Phase

Union Disorganization Phase Union Movement Phase Union Combat Phase Union Reorganization Phase

game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating6.2 / 10
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Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
180 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#23.856
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Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 take?
A game of Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 for?
Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862?
Shiloh: Bloody April, 1862 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.7 out of 5.
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