Dead of Winter: The Battle of Stones River – Murfreesboro, Tennessee (1989)

About this game

Dead of Winter: The Battle of Stones River is a very detailed tactical wargame simulation of the Battle of Stones River, December 31, 1862--January 2, 1863. The game uses Richard Berg's Civil War Regimental Battle System. A grand battle game and several smaller scenarios are provided. Components: two maps four countersheets two booklets

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 4.2/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.