Victory and Glory: The American Civil War

Tepid thumbs up. This game is perfect for my era/war of interest as is Napoleon, but lord almighty the significance of leaders and how they make their troops indestructible on the battlefield while also scoring E's with every volley ruins it. Britain favors/sides with the CSA early out of all historical context. Lee on the offensive offensive field bled his Army to death. How Bragg or Polk are not 2s is wrong. Plus the blockade didn't work at all apparently. Grant a 9? Please. I understand but he actually whooped Lee. Also does not account for the deterioration of the inadequate CSA rail capacity as the war progresses, keeping it on par with Union capacity. These are all balance problems that can be fixed, but do your homework. The South's only hope was on the strategic will front, not on the battlefield. Still worth playing, the mechanics are fine, but rebels bled out and died too.

I like the overall game design and find it generally enjoyable. There are a couple thing that seem to be in need of modification. 1. The attrition of Union forces in the South seems way to high and really limits campaigns early. Losing 30% of your force in a month after the winter months is a huge penalty and not sure is realistic. Got be a simple fix for this. 2. The loss of overall army commanders seems unrealistic. I have seen Grant killed in 1862 twice and Lee once. I can see corp commanders going down but even they seem to be lost to frequently. 3. I get the Winter attrition. Just not sure that rail travel should suffer at the same rate. Still a good game concept that I enjoy. Thanks

Great game. I have won with both North and South at Major level.

this is a terrible game to represent the civil war. the pursuit deaths are way to much, if i have 3 units of cavalry and the opponent has none how do i lose 8 units in the pursuit phase???? cavalry are for screening in such a case. you can buy troops every 3 turns, and only so many at a time. 5 years ago you asked for feedback to make the game better you did no updated that people suggested. you people dont care.

Poor - stick with the Napoleonic one - map confusing, combat dull and just all round feel is unpleasant.

Good game nice balance and design.

Love it!

for the civil war maniacs. I can recomend this game. Somthing like a boardgame. I really like it.

Yes a very entertaining game

fun not overly complicated strategy game that touches on many aspects of the American Civil War. plays like a board game. the tactical battles were not that intuitive, so i highly recommend reading the manual.