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Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy
1982
Rules assistance for Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 120–1080 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy
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Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy is a board game released in 1982 for 2–8 players, 120–1080 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Bertram and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
"Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy" is a brigade-level wargame simulation of the American Civil War battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, between Union and Confederate forces. The game is suitable for two to eight players. With two players, one takes on the role of General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, while the other player assumes the role of General George C. Meade, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac. With more players, each assumes command of one or more corps. According to the publisher, the game is most enjoyable with between four and six players. While not overly simple, the game is not complex, and experienced wargamers will have little difficulty with the mechanics of play. There are six scenarios, including a campaign scenario that simulates all three days of the battle. The publisher suggests that the four-turn "Assault on the Round Tops" scenario be played first in order to become familiar with the game turn sequence and the line-of-sight rules. Depending on the scenario selected, playing time is between 2 and 18 hours. Includes 390 counters (includes 1 blank counter).
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Phoenix Enterprises Limited
Questions and answers
Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy is 120–1080 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy belongs to these categories: Wargame, Civil War, and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy are: Peter Bertram. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Gettysburg: High Tide of the Confederacy as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.