{"product_id":"a-fight-or-a-footrace","title":"The Battle of Prairie Grove","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Battle of Prairie Grove\" \u003c\/em\u003eis a tactical war game set during the American Civil War. Experience the \"The Battle of Prairie Grove\" in Arkansas. This game uses the exclusive \"\u003cem\u003eHuzzah\u003c\/em\u003e!\" battle system from Homegrown Designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Nov 26\u003c\/strong\u003e | From Homegrown Designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Battle of Prairie Grove\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003eA Fight or a Footrace\u003c\/em\u003e, is a tactical simulation of the bloody little fight at an Arkansas crossroads called Prairie Grove. The victor would determine the fate of all territory west of the Mississippi. The units depict battalions of infantry and cavalry or sections of artillery. Individual leaders are presented as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive scenarios comprise this game:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first scenario introduces players to the rudiments of the \u003cem\u003eHuzzah \u003c\/em\u003esystem. It is quick-playing, easily completed in an hour or two, and is challenging for the novice and veteran alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe early morning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rebel cavalry hustles a disorganized detachment of Yankee horsemen up the Fayetteville Road. The Rebels must capture the only bridge spanning the Illinois River before Herron's Yankees can save the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe early afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two weak Yankee divisions assault the Prairie Grove ridge defended by one gray brigade. A second Rebel brigade with a division of depleted cavalry arrive piecemeal to the fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe late afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e This scenario sees the arrival of the main Yankee force spoiling for a fight. It is opposed by a single gray battalion. Rebel reinforcements are on the way, primed to throw their counter punch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whole Day.\u003c\/strong\u003e The final scenario presents the whole day's engagement, combining the previous three situations into a single game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeterans of the \"Huzzah!\" system should reread the Series Rules (the Huzzah v4.0 Battle Manual) before jumping into the Introductory games. There are significant differences between versions 3 and 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the rules \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/0313\/5146\/files\/Huzzah_v4.pdf?v=1726770226\" title=\"Huzzah Rulebook version 4, hosted on Shopify.com.\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Huzzah Current Rules\" href=\"%20https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/2yfr22u5i44um5n3wrm12\/Huzzah_v4.pdf?rlkey=eh9krhg5aoiad7jp3966osiog\u0026amp;st=m7rn3iap\u0026amp;dl=0%20\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers: 1-2\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 1-8 hours (depending on scenario)\u003cbr\u003eAge: 14 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList of Components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 34\" x 22\" inch map of Prairie Grove, AK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 Game Counters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Ten-Sided Dice (2d10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Scenario Booklet for \u003cem\u003e\"Prairie Grove\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 System Rule Book for \u003cem\u003e\"Huzzah v4\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Charts and Tables Booklet for \u003cem\u003e\"Huzzah v4\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eGame and System Design - Richard A. Dengel\u003cbr\u003eHuzzah v4 System Development - Bill Byrne\u003cbr\u003eHuzzah v4 System Advisor - Chuck Young\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(C) 2024-2025 Homegrown Designs.\u003cbr\u003ePublished under license by Blue Panther LLC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homegrown Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535307587754,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/0313\/5146\/files\/PraireGroveShopfyBoxTop.jpg?v=1760477405","url":"https:\/\/www.bluepantherllc.mom\/products\/a-fight-or-a-footrace","provider":"Blue Panther","version":"1.0","type":"link"}