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 "Across
5 Aprils" combines five wargames in one box, depicting the Civil War battles
of 1st Bull Run, Pea Ridge, Shiloh, Gettysburg and Bentonville ... with
all five using the same basic set of rules, although there are some exclusive
rules for each battle that accommodate the peculiar circumstances for that
battle. The game uses a somewhat unique system of randomly picked chits
and markers to determine movement and combat. Although this may sound like
something strange, it actually works fairly well in most cases. Hexes are
about 300 yards and units are predominantly Brigade-size, with some Regimental-size,
also. Although it's for the basic wargamer, the scenarios offer enough
to keep medium wargamers happy. Low complexity and ideal for the beginning
or medium level wargamer. Not a true simulation and not quite a "beer &
pretzel" game, but can be fun because of its ease to learn.
Game
components include : 2 Mapsheets, 352 counters, 2 Player Aid cards, Dice
& 2 Rule books.
 Two
players. Ages 12 & up. Victory Games / Avalon Hill from 1992. Design:
Eric Lee Smith.
Additional
info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol.
31 # 4 Playing Aid
Vol.
33 # 3
An
important note regarding Avalon Hill games
- It was not unusual for Avalon Hill to re-publish most of their games
with 2nd, 3rd or more Editions. Sometimes the game components changed,
sometimes they didn't. If your game components do not correspond exactly
with what is listed, do not despair. You may just have to do a little more
checking to insure its completeness.
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