Mosby's Raiders: Guerilla Warfare in the Civil War (1985)

About this game

"Mosby's Raiders: Guerilla Warfare in the Civil War" is an Operational level Solitaire board-wargame that puts you in command of the Partisan Rangers. Your mission is to infiltrate enemy lines to disrupt the Union War effort. As you succeed in your operations, your notoriety grows and the Union devotes additional troops to stopping you. You select the Union targets for your raids and decide which actions Mosby's Raiders will perform. You may be deep inside Union lines when the Union Army is alerted by your activities and begins to pursue your band. As more Union troops join in the chase, you must either try to escape or stop to take on the Union units in combat. Events beyond your control may lead to Union sweeps that diminish your Confederate support or you may find yourself gaining unexpected reinforcements.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 1 player — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.