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Roads to Gettysburg
1993
Rules assistance for Roads to Gettysburg
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- 2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 2 players
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Roads to Gettysburg is a board game released in 1993 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph M. Balkoski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
This is the third game in the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series. It covers the battle of Gettysburg. (from the back of the box) Roads to Gettysburg is the third volume in Avalon Hill's series on the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War. Unlike most Civil War simulations, which portray specific battles, Roads to Gettysburg concentrates on the entire three-week campaign that led to the great struggle at Gettysburg. The Union player's objective is to defeat the Rebel army and push it back to Virginia. The goal of the Confederate player is to maintain control over the rich agricultural regions of Pennsylvania. Roads to Gettysburg is easy to learn and several scenarios can be played to completion in about an hour. The two beautiful game maps, which are based on original Civil War period maps in state and county archives, portray Maryland and Pennsylvania as they were in the summer of 1863, including roads, turnpikes, railroads, rivers, mountains, cities, and villages. In the game, players control Union and Confederate military units in turns representing one day of real time. The game's interactive system of play assures that each scenario will be unpredictable, exciting, and competitive. An extensive historical article, detailing the day-to-day activities of the actual campaign, is included in the game. You do not need to own Stonewall Jackson's Way or Here Come the Rebels! to play Roads to Gettysburg. Note: Owners of those games can join their maps to the Roads to Gettysburg maps to portray the eastern theatre of the Civil War from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. CONTENTS: 2 Counter Sheets 2 22"x32" Mapsheets 1 Rules Booklet 1 Charts and Tables Card 2 Display Cards 1 Ammunition Pad 2 6-Sided Dice 1 Counter Tray Time Scale: One day per turn Map Scale: One mile per hex Unit Scale: Divisions and brigades (with corps leaders) Players: One, two, or teams Playing Time: One hour for introductory scenarios, 2 to 14 hours for other scenarios
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- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Questions and answers
Roads to Gettysburg 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 Roads to Gettysburg 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 Roads to Gettysburg 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.
Roads to Gettysburg has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Roads to Gettysburg belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are 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 Roads to Gettysburg are: 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 Roads to Gettysburg 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.