Command Missouri's fate in the opening months of the American Civil War. This indie strategy game pits the Union against the Confederacy over the border state from May to August 1861. The Union aims to secure major cities before Rebel reinforcements, while Confederates rally militia and Arkansas troops to hold ground.
Each match spans 16 turns, with each turn covering roughly a week. Both sides assemble forces from limited resources at war's outset-Yankees with superior troops and leaders, Rebels leaning on local militias. Event cards introduce diplomatic, military, political, and economic twists for high replayability. Strategy fans seeking balanced, quick sessions around 1h30 will find a focused challenge.
Missouri 1861 sends you to the key border state of Missouri during the crucial months of May to August 1861 at the beginning of the American Civil War.
The Union must keep or take all major cities before Rebel reinforcements arrive.
The Confederate must control the state and defend it against Yankee onslaughts, with the help of troops from nearby Arkansas.
Missouri 1861 lasts 16 turns each representing about a week between May and August 1861. It opposes the Union and the Confederacy over the state of Missouri. Forces of both sides are to be made from scrap, as the war just started.
- The Yankees have more assets, regular troops and a varied leadership.
- The Rebels must raise the militia from Missouri but can count on good reinforcements from Arkansas.
The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 1h30
Favored Side: none
Hardest to Play: none.
