Lots similar to Twilight Struggle, but a lot lighter and quicker. Essentially area control with strategy cards. Far fewer cards than TS so slightly less imposing! Good tutorial, 2 player only, AI, online async, usual Playdek quality. Instabuy Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis by Playdek, Inc. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/fort-sumter-secession-crisis/id1457799708?mt=8 Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis Playdek, Inc. Can you drive the Secessionist into the Fort Sumter trap that gave Lincoln his historic victory? Can you successfully us… $4.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsCan you drive the Secessionist into the Fort Sumter trap that gave Lincoln his historic victory? Can you successfully use the issue of States Rights to divide Northern opinion? Fort Sumter let’s you explore this seminal moment in American history in a fast-playing, easy-to-learn game. The country is on the verge of being torn apart so how will you act? Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis is set during the events that led to the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the start of the American Civil War. The game takes the side of either a Unionist or Secessionist who must work to preserve the Union or follow the path to dissolve it. Each player uses an area control mechanic to place, move, and remove political capital. The location of political capital determines who controls each of the four crisis dimensions - Political, Secession, Public Opinion, and Armaments. After three rounds of play, the game culminates in a Final Crisis confrontation. Features CDG (Card Driven Game) system designed by Mark Herman Civil War Historical setting depicts the actual events of the crisis Immersive voice over and audio that recreates the sound of that era A.I. Opponent for Offline Play Asynchronous or Real Time 2-player Online Game Play Pass-and-Play Multiplayer **AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND PLAYDEK ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED FOR ONLINE PLAY** Per our Terms of Service, you must be 13 years old or older to use the Playdek online games service. Information Seller:Playdek, Inc. Genre:Board, Strategy Release:May 21, 2019 Updated:Aug 26, 2022 Version:1.0.3 Size:334.2 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Review @ P.T. https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/fort-sumter-ios-android/ I’m sure there will be much opinion @ BGG too (likely including some choice pedantic and mildly histrionic posturing) Son of Anarchy likes this. vectorarchitekt Well-Known Member Dec 29, 2013 2,489 177 63 #2 vectorarchitekt, May 22, 2019 I’m very curious, it looks complex but if it’s easy to learn and quick-playing I’m down. Is it worth $7? skoptic Well-Known Member Apr 3, 2015 634 82 28 #3 skoptic, May 22, 2019 15-20 min tutorial taught be everything I needed to know including some strategy. Played 1st game straight after, which took 15 mins. Worth is a subjective, but am I happy spending £7? Yup ChristianGamer Member May 20, 2019 7 6 3 Male #4 ChristianGamer, May 22, 2019 Playdek is a name I have not seen in a while. May have to check this out, even though it’s not my favorite setting. chengchisang Well-Known Member May 25, 2018 119 31 28 #5 chengchisang, May 23, 2019 Without @skoptic ‘s description, I really dunno what it was. Thanks phred Well-Known Member Mar 21, 2010 271 3 18 #6 phred, May 23, 2019 Definitely check out the Pocket Tactics review (it is linked above). (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
I’m very curious, it looks complex but if it’s easy to learn and quick-playing I’m down. Is it worth $7?
15-20 min tutorial taught be everything I needed to know including some strategy. Played 1st game straight after, which took 15 mins. Worth is a subjective, but am I happy spending £7? Yup
Playdek is a name I have not seen in a while. May have to check this out, even though it’s not my favorite setting.