# Wilderness: May 5-6, 1864

Wilderness: May 5-6, 1864 is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 120–600 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 120–600 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2026
- **Categories:** American Civil War, Wargame, Civil War, Post-Napoleonic
- **Mechanics:** Simulation, Movement Points, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Zone of Control

**Designers:** Grant Wylie

**Artists:** José Ramón Faura, Sean Cooke, Mark Churms

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/wilderness-may-5-6-1864)
- [Wilderness: May 5-6, 1864 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/wilderness-may-5-6-1864)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455140)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-06-04. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._