Rio Grande: The Battle of Valverde
Who is this game suitable for?
Suitable for ages 12 and up. You can play with 2 to 2 players.
Playtime is roughly
180 - 180 Minutes.
For the pros among you, the following mechanics can be decisive:
Hexagon Grid
Alternative names
Rio Grande is included as an insert game in Issue #143 of the Strategy & Tactics magazine.
Rio Grande is a mid complexity tactical level wargame, covering the battle of Valverde, fought in New Mexico Territory, on February 21, 1862, between the Union forces (and New Mexico volunteers) led by Col. Edward Canby and the Confederate Army of New Mexico (mostly Texas troopers and Arizona volunteers), led by Brig. Gen. Henry Sibley, during the Confederate offensive into New Mexico. The game highlights cavalry vs. infantry fighting.
Game includes a 17" by 22" map, which depicts the area of southern New Mexico over which the battle was fought, 100 diecut counters and rules.
Errata for the game found in Issue #143 of ‘’Strategy & Tactics’’ magazine.
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