{"product_id":"bmgwysefork","title":"Battle of Wyse Fork","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Battle of Wyse Fork\u003c\/em\u003e is a 1-2 player game set during the American Civil War. In the second battle of Kinston, North Carolina, the Confederate army tries to blunt the Union advance. Can you alter the course of history?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wargamevault.com\/product\/500497\/Battle-of-Wyse-Fork\"\u003ePrint \u0026amp; Play Version now available on War Game Vault\u003c\/a\u003e | From Bill Molyneaux Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 7-10, 1865, North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle began near Kinston, as the vanguard of Major General Jacob D. Cox’s 13,000-man force originating from New Bern approached the Confederate defensive line along the Southwest Creek. Cox’s orders were to ensure that the Atlantic \u0026amp; N.C. Railroad operated from the port at Morehead City to the key rail center at Goldsboro, where Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman sought to resupply his formations before continuing the march toward Virginia. Operating on faulty intelligence, Cox was unaware that Confederate General Braxton Bragg had concentrated a force of almost 10,000 in the area to either defeat or turn back his advance. And so, the battle began…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Battle of Wyse Fork \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a historically authentic experience for both new and returning players. One player takes the role of Union General Cox, tasked with seizing an important rail supply point. Confederate General Bragg is trying to prevent Cox from reaching his goal and delaying the Union advance.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutflank your foes by using the different terrain hexes to your advantage. If you are the Confederate player, deploy the CSS \u003cem\u003eNeuse\u003c\/em\u003e into battle. With only 15 turns to play, the average game can be enjoyed in under two hours. The game also has optional rules for players looking for extra depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Bill Molyneaux\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped by Kim Meints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLAYERS: 1-2\u003cbr\u003eAGE: 14+\u003cbr\u003eTIME TO PLAY: 60-120 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rules of Play (16 pages)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 16 x 32\" inch map\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Terrain Chart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54 Game Pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne six-sided die (1d6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2024 Bill Molyneaux Games,\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Blue Panther LLC under license.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMG","offers":[{"title":"Boxed","offer_id":46097646092458,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/0313\/5146\/files\/BMG_Wise_Box_09b_PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1719261657","url":"https:\/\/www.bluepantherllc.mom\/products\/bmgwysefork","provider":"Blue Panther","version":"1.0","type":"link"}