There are several popular American Civil War (ACW) rule sets available for wargaming :
Bloody Big BATTLES! (BBB): Rules by Chris Pringle. Not many rule sets can handle the whole of Chancellorsville, or let you fight all three days of Gettysburg in an evening, but BBB can.
Fire and Fury: A rule set by Rich Hasenauer. It is one of the most widely recognized and popular rule sets for ACW wargaming. It covers both regimental and brigade-level combat, providing rules for infantry, cavalry, artillery, and command and control.
Johnny Reb III: A rule set by John Hill. It focuses on recreating battles of the ACW at the regimental level. Johnny Reb III places emphasis on realistic maneuvering, morale, and unit characteristics.
Black Powder: Published by Warlord Games, is a versatile rule set that covers a wide range of conflicts, including the ACW. It emphasizes brigade-level combat and provides specific army lists and rules for the ACW era.
Brother Against Brother: Set of rules by H.G. Walls. It is designed specifically for wargaming the ACW and emphasizes brigade and division-level combat. The rules focus on realistic tactics, command, and morale.
Longstreet: A rule set by Sam Mustafa. It focuses on tactical-level battles of the ACW and incorporates command and control elements, realistic morale, and period-specific tactics.
Each rule set has its own unique mechanics, level of detail, and play style. It’s recommended to explore these rule sets further, read reviews, and choose the one that best aligns with your gaming preferences and the specific historical era you wish to simulate.
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