How many players is For the People?

For the People plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.

How long does For the People take to play?

A game of For the People takes 360 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is For the People any good?

For the People rates 7.7/10 from 1,527 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american civil war / post-napoleonic game built around campaign / battle card driven, dice rolling, point to point movement.

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For the People (1998)

2 players · 360 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.7 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 360 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 7.7/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like american civil war games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 360 min.

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About For the People

Take the role of Abraham Lincoln or Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.

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American Civil War Post-Napoleonic Wargame

Mechanics: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Simulation · Designer: Mark Herman

Players: 2P

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For the People FAQ

How many players is For the People?: For the People plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does For the People take to play?: A game of For the People takes 360 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is For the People any good?: For the People rates 7.7/10 from 1,527 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american civil war / post-napoleonic game built around campaign / battle card driven, dice rolling, point to point movement.