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Seven Pines
1998
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- 1–2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 1 player
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Seven Pines is a board game released in 1998 for 1–2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dean Essig and David A. Powell and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Seven Pines - The Battles of Seven Pines, May 31-June 1, 1862, and Savage Station, June 26-29, 1862. This is the twelfth game in the Civil War Brigade (CWB) Series from The Gamers. It covers the the battles of Seven Pines (May 31st - June 1st, 1862) and Savage Station (June 29th, 1862). The Seven Pines scenarios recreate the two days’ battle of Seven Pines, (or Fair Oaks) on May 31st and June 1st, 1862. This battle was the prelude to the full Seven Days’ battles a month later. These rules address the battle of Seven Pines. As such, this is complete unto itself, Gaines Mill is not needed to play these scenarios as it is to play the companion game Savage Station. Seven Day's campaign: part one is Gaines Mill: The Battles of the Seven Days, June 1862, Volume 1, part two Seven Pines and part three Malvern Hill: The Battles of the Seven Days, Volume III. All three games can be connected to recreate the entire campaign. Game Scale: Game Turn: 30 minutes Hex: 200 yards Units: Brigades Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 2-30 hours
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Seven Pines supports 1–2 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 Seven Pines is 240 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 Seven Pines 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.
Seven Pines 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.
Seven Pines 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 Seven Pines are: Dean Essig and David A. Powell. 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 Seven Pines 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.