A House Divided

by MayFair Games

Product Features

• 2-player board game
• Takes about an hour to play
• 160 thick and large colorful playing pieces which represent the Armies
• Great for Civil War buffs
• Beautiful components

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 2.5 x 14.5 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002HYTWQ
• Item model number: 4098736
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,413 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A House Divided simulates the epic struggle of the American Civil War that was fought over the twin issues of slavery and states´ rights. The period from 1840 to 1861 saw these issues brought to a boil, and in 1861 the nation became tangled in a terrible war that lasted four long years. A House Divided contains hundreds of beautiful components and full color rules sets complete with variants and alternative game setups. A House Divided is easy, fast, engaging, and a must have for lovers of quality war games and enthusiasts of the Civil War. This 2-player war boardgame is for 2 players ages 12 and up. It takes about 60 minutes to play.

Product Description

A House Divided recreates the entire US Civil War from the first gunshots at Fort Sumter to its bitter end. A House Divided contains hundreds of beautiful components and full color rules sets complete with variants and alternative game setups. A House Divided is easy, fast, engaging, and a must have for lovers of quality war games and enthusiasts of the Civil War. This two-player war boardgame is for two players and takes about 60 minutes to play.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic wargame depicting the Civil War, July 22, 2005

By 

William S. Owen "wargamer55" (Norwich, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: A House Divided (Toy)

Originally published by Game Designer's Workshop, this new edition retains all the best features of the original but with nicer components. Players have to use authentic grand strategies. Playing pieces represent forces of approximately division strength. One interesting touch is that troops start off as raw militia and increase in effectiveness as veterans and crack troops with battle experience. While a serious wargame that authentically recreates the strategies available to both sides, the game does not get bogged down in minute details and can be played to completion within an evening.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Starter wargame, May 10, 2009

By 

J. o'connor "Editor" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: A House Divided (Toy)

If you want an introductory game to get you into wargaming this is a good choice. It's fast-paced with light rules (for a wargame) so you can focus on strategy rather than minutiae. Took me maybe 4 hours to play the first time and was a hoot.

4.0 out of 5 stars Elegant but deep, February 7, 2012

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Mitch Baywatch (Brighton, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: A House Divided (Toy)

This is a "real" historical war game, not Risk or Stratego. By wargame standards, the basic game in particular is quite simple. Some advanced/optional rules are simple and worthwhile, some add needless clunkiness.

The name of the game is recruitment, and movement is more interesting than combat. The battles can drag on a bit, but are often dramatic. And while HoD doesn't have a lot of detail, it does capture the general gist of the ACW, with sheer Union strength pitted against pesky Confederate cavalry.