Test of Fire: Bull Run 1861SKU: testoffire

July 21, 1861, the raw untried armies of North and South meet for the first battle of the American Civil War. Will you take command of the armies of the Confederate States of America defending Virginia? Or will you become Union General Irvin McDowell, who sought to put a swift stop to the rebellion of the South and reunite the newly war torn nation? The Union Army of Northeastern Virginia must seize Manassas Junction or rout the Southern Army to achieve victory. Meanwhile the Confederate armies of the Potomac and the Shenandoah win by crushing the Union Army, avoiding rout, by seizing the Northern town of Centreville, or simply denying the Union Victory.

Test of Fire is the perfect way for 2 players to swiftly and casually explore military strategy in the first land battle of the American Civil War. It tells a rich story without requiring a lot of time or complicated rules. You can finish a game in 45 minutes. Dice and action cards determine flexible command opportunities. This easy to learn strategy game eloquently portrays the uncertainty, opportunities, challenges, and excitement of command, especially with raw, untried armies.

Designer - Martin Wallace

Publisher - Mayfair Games

Players - 2

Play Time - 45 minutes

Ages - 10+

CAD$29.95

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