# Civil War: Bull Run 1861

> Historical Civil War strategy game simulating the Battle of Bull Run. (iPhone/iPad app by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-war-bull-run-1861/id972663971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393552288)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.3 · 280 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-war-bull-run-1861/id972663971/reviews.md

## What is Civil War?

Bull Run recreates the first major battle of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies. Take command of an Union army of Northeast Virginia or the Confederate army of Potomac and Shenandoah and engage in the largest battle fought on American soil to date. 

This game covers the Battle of Bull Run in full, featuring the whole battle as a single mission, focus missions recreating significant points in the fighting such as Henry House Hill, and missions covering the smaller engagements in the run up to the battle.


Key Features:

- 	Historically accurate game play. 
-	 6 scenarios covering the battle of: 
   -	 Bull Run
   -	 Blackburns Ford
   -	 Buck Hills
   -	 Henry House Hill
   -	 Big Bethel
   -	 Bloody Hill
	- Accurate Civil War Units;
	   - 8 different types of artillery.
	   - 5 different types of cavalry (mounted & dismounted).
	   - 3 different types of infantry.
	- Four categories of unit quality.
	- Four categories of generals.
	- Different types of formations.
	- Detailed combat analysis.
	- In-depth reference charts.
	- Advanced tactical features including:
   - 	Map zoom.
	   - Strategic movement.
	   - Flank attacks.
	   - Low Ammo.
	- Hours of Gameplay.

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## Key features

- Historically accurate gameplay
- 6 battle scenarios
- Accurate Civil War units
- Detailed combat analysis
- Advanced tactical features
- Hours of gameplay

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-war-bull-run-1861/id972663971/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not bad but not great

*2021-12-10*

The gameplay isn’t terrible, it plays about as decently as any of Hex Games’ other civil war titles. However I don’t really like the mechanics used in this game such as not being able to attack while in column formation or the general lack of effectiveness regarding artillery. Other than that it isn’t that bad of a game.

### 1/5 — No more purchases with hexwar

*2016-06-24*

Until games are working properly!

### 5/5 — Great battles

*2015-06-26*

I was wondering why this game is still up and all the other ACW games have been removed!Ah,it's the early Confederate flag.I thought only dictatorships sought to revise history.America,hang your head in shame.

### 4/5 — Great game, one flaw

*2015-06-24*

Great, as these games usually are.  The only quirk was the artillery seemed very ineffective against infantry at close range. It never seemed to inflict multiple hits unlike in their other games. Double canister at point blank range should only cause 1 hit point loss.  Other than that it is perfect.

### 2/5 — Good, but game breaking bug

*2015-06-06*

There is a bug in which whenever I try to get my units to shoot the confederates, the miss/number doesn't show up, then I lose control over everything, the end turn button doesn't work, I can't move my units etc.

### 5/5 — Another Great Game by HexWar

*2015-05-13*

That's it, now go buy it and enjoy!!!

### 2/5 — Experience so far

*2015-04-18*

Slow, and I can't find the button that let's me change unit formation. Help!

## Frequently asked questions about Civil War

### What is Civil War: Bull Run 1861 about?

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 recreates the first major battle of the American Civil War. Players can command either the Union or Confederate armies, engaging in historically accurate gameplay across six different scenarios.

### Does Civil War: Bull Run 1861 have ads?

No, Civil War: Bull Run 1861 does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game purchased for $4.99.

### What platforms is Civil War: Bull Run 1861 available on?

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How historically accurate is Civil War: Bull Run 1861?

The game features historically accurate gameplay, units, and scenarios. It includes detailed combat analysis and advanced tactical features to simulate the battle realistically.

### What kind of units are included in Civil War: Bull Run 1861?

The game includes accurate Civil War units such as 8 different types of artillery, 5 types of cavalry, and 3 types of infantry. Unit quality and generals are also categorized.

### What is the age rating for Civil War: Bull Run 1861?

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for older children and adults.

### How often is Civil War: Bull Run 1861 updated?

The latest version, 5.3.0, was released on November 25, 2024. Updates are provided by the developer, Hunted Cow Studios Ltd., to maintain and improve the game.

### What are the different scenarios in Civil War: Bull Run 1861?

The game includes six scenarios covering key engagements: Bull Run, Blackburns Ford, Buck Hills, Henry House Hill, Big Bethel, and Bloody Hill.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.0 — 2026-08-18

Game Update v6.1.0

- A general caught on his own now rides for safety when the enemy closes in.
- Units can now change formation while an unattached general or artillery battery shares their hex.
- Artillery batteries now join infantry units correctly.
- Movement and attack highlights now appear correctly on phones and tablets.
- Mission briefing text no longer runs beneath the scrollbar.
- Updated the look of the title screen.
- Includes stability and memory improvements.

### 6.0.0 — 2026-08-14

Improved the computer opponent.

Bull Run now has revised march deadlines, force balance and battlefield routing so the Union attack can succeed.

Buck Hill has a revised objective deadline and force balance so the mission can be won.

Bloody Hill has revised Union force strength so the mission can be won.

Includes stability and reliability improvements.

### 5.3.0 — 2024-11-25

Various bug fixes

### 5.2.0 — 2024-11-21

Various bug fixes

### 5.1.0 — 2024-11-04

Various bug fixes and performance improvements

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