''Johnny Reb'' is a miniatures wargame first published by

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in 1983.

Description

''Johnny Reb'' is a miniatures wargame rules set for

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miniature gaming.

Publication history

''Johnny Reb'' was first published by

in 1983. The game was designed by

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published a second edition in 1988. Hill founded and owned the Johnny Reb Game Company, which published the third version, ''Johnny Reb III'' rules in 1996. A loyal fan community of the game, The Johnny Reb Gaming Society published '' CHARGE!'' quarterly magazine, wholly devoted to the game, from 2003 to 2013.

Reception

Dana Lombardy comments: "John Hill's Civil War miniatures rules remain innovative, challenging, and lots of fun, a claim supported by the game's loyal fan support. Clubs still stage ''Johnny Reb'' sessions at conventions around the world, more than 20 years after the rules were introduced." ''Johnny Reb'' was awarded the H.G. Wells Award for "Best Miniatures Rules of 1983".

Reviews

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References

External links

* American Civil War miniature wargames Board games introduced in 1983 Game Designers' Workshop games John Hill games Origins Award winners {{board-game-stub