# By Swords and Bayonets

By Swords and Bayonets is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 240–360 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. The cheapest copy in stock is $48.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 240–360 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 4 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2025
- **Categories:** American Civil War, Wargame, Civil War
- **Mechanics:** Secret Unit Deployment, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hidden Movement
- **Owned by:** 3 Ludoya players

**Designers:** Allen Dickerson

**Artists:** Dariusz Buraczewski, Mark Simonitch, Justin Martinez, Rodger B. MacGowan, Charles Kibler

**Publishers:** GMT Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miniature Market | 48.99 $ | https://www.miniaturemarket.com/by-swords-bayonets-gmt2413.html |
| Alphaspel | 699 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/297703-by-swords-and-bayonets |
| World of Board Games | 699 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/by-swords-and-bayonets |
| Spelexperten | 699 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/strategispel/by-swords-and-bayonets.html |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/by-swords-and-bayonets)
- [By Swords and Bayonets in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/by-swords-and-bayonets)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379876)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._