Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis

Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis

by Playdek, Inc.

34 ratings
18 reviews
$4.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 22, 2019
  • December 5, 2025
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Explore a pivotal moment in American history through a strategic card-driven game. Make political decisions to preserve the Union or lead the nation to secession. Features AI and multiplayer options for immersive gameplay.

Card-driven game system
Civil War historical setting
Immersive voice over and audio
AI opponent for offline play
Asynchronous or real-time 2-player online gameplay
Pass-and-play multiplayer
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What's New in Fort Sumter

1.0.6 (76)

December 5, 2025

Updated game performance.

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Last updated on July 23, 2026.

User reviews

I wanted to like this game.

I REALLY wanted to like this game. And my initial review would have been four or five stars. But now I’m giving this game just two stars. And I will delete it. Why?

This game is way too dependent on luck. You might as well just roll two dice. High sum wins. Here’s what I mean. If you are, say, the Union player and you are dealt a run of Confederate 1 cards, just quit and start over. You will lose. And why is the Union player being dealt Confederate cards anyway? The Union player should be dealt only Union cards. And the Confederate player should be dealt only Confederate cards. This flaw ruins the game for me. Developer, please consider fixing this!

And here’s one more thing. Each round, each player should pick his action card in secret. Just like with the Objective cards. This game could be so great. But as it is, no.

On edit: I’ve played maybe 10 more games since this review. And my two-star review still stands. Get a run of opponent 1 cards, and the game is over. It doesn’t matter how clever you are. You lose. That’s ridiculous.
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I wanted to like this game.

I REALLY wanted to like this game. And my initial review would have been four or five stars. But now I’m giving this game just one star. And I will delete it. Why?

This game is way too dependent on luck. You might as well just roll two dice. High sum wins. Here’s what I mean. If you are, say, the Union player and you are dealt a run of Confederate 1 cards, just quit and start over. You will lose.

And why is the Union player being dealt Confederate cards anyway? The Union player should be dealt only Union cards. And the Confederate player should be dealt only Confederate cards. This flaw ruins the game for me.

Developer, please consider fixing this! And here’s one more thing. Each round, each player should pick his action card in secret. Just like with the Objective cards. This game could be so great. But as it is, no.

On edit: I’ve played maybe 10 more games since this review. And my one-star review still stands. Get a run of opponent 1 cards, and the game is over. It doesn’t matter how clever you are. You lose. That’s ridiculous.
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I wanted to like this game.

I really wanted to like this game. And my initial review would have been four or five stars. But now I’m giving it two stars. And I will probably delete it.

Why? This game is way too dependent on luck. If you are, say, the Union player and you are dealt a run of Confederate 1 cards, you might as well quit and start over.

And why is the Union player being dealt Confederate cards anyway?

The Union player should be dealt only Union cards. And the Confederate player should be dealt only Confederate cards. This flaw ruins the game for me. Developer, please consider fixing this!

And here’s one more thing. Each round, each player should pick his action card in secret. Just like with the Objective cards.

This game could be so great. But as it is, no.
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FAQ

What is Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis about?

Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis is a card-driven strategy game that lets players explore the political and military events leading up to the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the start of the American Civil War. Players can choose to play as a Unionist or Secessionist.

Can I play Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis offline?

Yes, Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis features an AI opponent, allowing for offline play. This means you can enjoy the game without an internet connection.

How many players can play Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis?

Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis supports both asynchronous and real-time 2-player online gameplay. It also offers a pass-and-play multiplayer mode for local play.

What is the price of Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis?

Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

What devices is Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis available on?

Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

How often is Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis updated?

The latest version of Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis is 1.0.6 (76), last updated on December 5, 2025. This indicates recent development and support.

What is the age rating for Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis?

Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis has an age rating of 4+. However, users must be 13 years or older to use the Playdek online games service, as per their Terms of Service.

What makes the gameplay of Fort Sumter: Secession Crisis unique?

The game utilizes an area control mechanic where players place, move, and remove political capital across four crisis dimensions: Political, Secession, Public Opinion, and Armaments. This culminates in a Final Crisis confrontation after three rounds.