Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis – A Historical Strategy Game

Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis is a fast-playing, easy-to-learn strategy game developed by Playdek Inc. The game is set during the events that led to the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the start of the American Civil War. The player takes the side of either a Unionist or Secessionist, who must work to preserve the Union or follow the path to dissolve it.

The game features a CDG (Card Driven Game) system designed by Mark Herman. The Civil War historical setting depicts the actual events of the crisis, and the immersive voice-over and audio recreate the sound of that era. Players can play against an AI opponent for offline play, or compete in asynchronous or real-time 2-player online gameplay. The pass-and-play multiplayer feature allows multiple players to play on the same device.

It is important to note that an internet connection and Playdek account are required for online play, and users must be 13 years old or older to use the Playdek online games service.

Overall, Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis is an engaging and historically accurate strategy game that will appeal to both history buffs and casual gamers alike.