1861 - 00 - Hoke’s Run (American Civil War in 3D)

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Price: $ 4.95
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File Type: zip

File Size: 5 MB

Pages in main/rules file: 20

Game System: Brothers at Arms

Players: 2

Designer(s): Martin Brierley



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1861 – Hoke’s Run (American Civil War in 3D)

This absolutely FREE complementary battle in our series of the American Civil Wargames in 3D sees the Union army under General M.G Robert Patterson attempting to defeat the Confederate army of General Joseph E. Johnston at Hoke’s Run in the Shenandoah Valley.

This fictional encounter is a prelude to First Manassas. The battle at Hoke’s Run could have very easily taken place, because General Patterson drove the Confederates away South from Falling Waters the previous day. The Confederates regrouped around Hoke’s Run and camped ready for battle the following day, but Patterson failed to press the Confederates and moved to Martinsburg instead. The Confederates waited four days for a battle that never came.

The game can be played in about 1 hour; it is very tactical and can be played again and again. It has a time limit of 16 bounds in which the Confederates must inflict a devastating defeat on the Union army. Its design allows for a fast, fun and realistic game that gives a flavor of the American Civil War period. A simple chain of command solution adds intrigue to the game, keep the chain of command together and everything is fine, lose it and it could cost you the game?

Combat is designed around the three factors that appear on the unit counters, these indicate the Range, Attack and Strength of the represented unit. You don’t even need any dice to play the game since a dice tile system is included with the game, but if you want to roll dice then it’s the simple six sided variety that you will require.

The game board is designed to be used either 2 dimensionally as a straight print and play or 3 dimensionally, this takes a little more time to construct but it is well worth the effort for the impressive game board you get at its completion. The final 3D game board gives you a realistic feel to the terrain and shows the tactical dispositions of all the game counters.



Included with the download is the 3D Game Board in two quadrants, the Hoke’s Run five page Battle Report, the Gaming Counters, a simple guide on how to build a 3D Game Board, the Brothers At Arms twenty page Rules Booklet with Playsheet, a twenty four hour Timeline Table and finally a set of Tile Dice. The game rules are fast and easy to learn and will be the same throughout the full series of American Civil War in 3D.

Can you start this great series of battles with a victory? Play North or South in this the introductory game of the American Civil War in 3D series of board games.

First Manassas is next in the series and it comes with a continued play option that is dependent on the tactical objectives you win in this game.


 

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Comments from customers
Reviewer Value Quality Overall Comments
Shen Huang 9 7 8 A good game. Yet not that recommended for beginners
Terence Turnovsky 9 9 9 Looks like a great game, but, I won't be playinhg it much. I'm partially colorblind and the close shades of green make it difficult to figure out the contour differences.
Martin Tremblay 5 5 5
Alain Doche 8 7 7 printed on a A3 sheet, then enhance with the 3d construction, it looks...good, but note awesome. the board design and graphics should be improved a little. The game is cool. Fast to learn and play and a good replay value.
Larry Clowers 9 9 9 Hok'e Run is an excellent game with quality components and a very workable system. The designers have really created a unique battle system and will greatly enhance the wargaming world. Many kudos!!!
Shaun Austin 7 9 9 Well designed PnP with good artwork and components. The game is fun and offers strategic depth. Highly recommended and a good introduction to the series.
Charles Licata 8 5 9
Andrew Kolb 9 8 9 I am new to War Gaming but I really like this game and with it's 3D map it's so much better than the other games I have tried.
DANIEL ROULEAU 10 8 9 I wish all rules were as clearly written as these rules. A good (free!) introduction to the series.
Kevin J Bradshaw 10 10 10 I have really enjoyed this game. It is really a good compact little action which is easily played. I would also suggest you take the time to make a 3D map. It really adds to it.
peter graham 8 9 8
andy green 10 7 9
Kim Meints 10 10 10 Nice addition to the series
 
 

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