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- BGG #6,763
- BGG rating
- 9.1
On to Richmond II: The Union Strikes South
- 1–2 players
- 60–1200 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
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- BGG rating
- 8.0
On to Richmond!
1998
Rules assistance for On to Richmond!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for On to Richmond!
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On to Richmond! is a board game released in 1998 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ed Beach and Joseph M. Balkoski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Variable Phase Order.
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About the game
This is the sixth game in the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series. It covers the Peninsula campaign. (from the back of the box:) On to Richmond! is an exciting game of strategy and maneuver. McClellan has overwhelming force at first, but Richmond is a long way off and the rainy season has just begun. Meanwhile reinforcements from all over the south are arriving in Richmond under the command of General Joseph Johnston. Waiting in the wings is a Confederate general by the name of Robert E. Lee. On to Richmond! recreates one of the most significant campaigns of the Civil War. If you're a history buff or an amateur strategist you'll enjoy matching wits with opponents or comparing your performance to the real generals of the campaign. As a player, you control Union and Confederate forces in turns representing one day of real time. The game's map is drawn exclusively from Civil War period maps from state and county archives. Each hexagon on the superimposed grid equals about 2,000 yards. Eight scenarios are provided, ranging in scope from the entire campaign to a short cavalry raid which can he played in just 15 minutes. FEATURES: An Interactive Game System which assures each game is exciting and unpredictable. Highly realistic rules and components that are designed to be easily played, One Advanced Game. 7 Regular Scenarios. CONTENTS: 2 Rules Booklets 2 22"'x32" Map Sheets 3 260-piece Counter Sheets 2 Charts and Tables Folders 1 Ammunition Pad 2 Force Displays 2 6-sided Dice 1 Counter Storage Tray Time Scale: One day per tum Map Scale: 2,000 yards per hex Unit Scale: Division to small cavalry detachment Players: Two players or teams Playing Time: One hour for introductory scenarios, 2 days for full campaign.
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Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Questions and answers
On to Richmond! supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for On to Richmond! is 180 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 On to Richmond! 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.
On to Richmond! has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
On to Richmond! belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Variable Phase Order. 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 On to Richmond! are: Ed Beach and Joseph M. Balkoski. 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 On to Richmond! 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.