Border States
1861. Civil erupts across America. Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis vie for control of the nation’s destiny, with both understanding that the struggle is as much political as it is... (read more)
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Noble Knight GamesReviews
mostly positive, 76% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
45 minutes
Published
2020
Age
14+
Publisher
Shakos
Players
2 players
Designer
Stéphane Brachet
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Civil War, War Game, American Civil War, Two-player Game, Post-Napoleonic, Strategy Game, and Political
Description
1861. Civil erupts across America. Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis vie for control of the nation’s destiny, with both understanding that the struggle is as much political as it is a process of arms. Victory in battle will provide the most persuasive political argument when it comes to the five slave states bordering those already in contention – Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia. These are the states both the Confederacy and the Union need to win over. In each case, how these scales will tip, favoring either abolition or those who endorse the doctrine of human “property,” is yet to be decided. Battle and politics will sway the balance, and the result will help tell the story of this bloody war.
Border States is a tactical game for 2 players, with each player taking control of one side. Your aim is to win the sort of decisive victories that will influence the Border States and rally them to your cause. Effective bluff, and at the same time being able to discern your enemy’s intentions, will be your best assets. Playing time is about 45 minutes.
There are two ways to win the game: control sufficient States tokens to win by sudden death, or be the player with the most victory points at the end of the 5 rounds.
Border States is a tactical game for 2 players, with each player taking control of one side. Your aim is to win the sort of decisive victories that will influence the Border States and rally them to your cause. Effective bluff, and at the same time being able to discern your enemy’s intentions, will be your best assets. Playing time is about 45 minutes.
There are two ways to win the game: control sufficient States tokens to win by sudden death, or be the player with the most victory points at the end of the 5 rounds.
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Game's Categories
Themes
- Political
- Civil War
- Post-Napoleonic
- American Civil War
Publisher
- Shakos
Designer
- Stéphane Brachet
Artist
- Nicolas Roblin
