STARS *n* BARS is a regimental level miniatures game for the American Civil War. It draws heavily on the EMPIRE 3rd edition Napoleonic miniatures rules (co-designed by Scotty Bowden with Jim Getz). The rules emphasize the importance of command and control issues and the balance between tactical and grand tactical thinking on the battlefield. Contents include: Spiral-bound rulebook Color-coded reference charts Die-cut order counters