The briefing

About this game

Johnny Reb is a turn-based strategy game set during the American Civil War for one or two players. Choose to command either the Union or the Confederation, then build an army from infantry, cavalry, and artillery.

After army setup, the battlefield is generated and players maneuver units across the map in eight directions. Victory comes from capturing the opposing army’s flag or earning enough points. Artillery attacks from a distance, while infantry and cavalry engage enemies by moving onto adjacent squares.

Key Features

  • One- or two-player turn-based strategy
  • Union and Confederate armies
  • Customizable infantry, cavalry, and artillery forces
  • Randomly generated battlefields
  • Flag-capture and points-based victory conditions
  • Keyboard-controlled movement in eight directions