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The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition)
2000
Rules assistance for The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition)
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The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2000 for 2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard H. Berg and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
The Three DoG Update kit includes this scenario book, the GBACW v4.3 Rules Book, all new and necessary counters (1 1/2 countersheets), three new maps and all charts and tables. Second edition maps entirely replaced first edition maps. Drawn by Joe Youst. New counters are markers only, mostly Command. Charts: *Turn Track/Activation Markers boxes *Charts & tables (4 pages) *Orders chart-Stacking charts-Non phasing eligibility/Explanation of Random events (2 pages) *Union Reinforcement list (2 pages) *Confederate Reinforcement list (2 pages) *Union Holding box *Confederate Holding box (from Scenario book and user's description) Set in the three most important days of the battle for Gettysburg, this huge game is extremely detailed. As well as the normal terrain features you'd expect (clear, woods, hills, rivers, roads), the map features different kinds of roads, varying elevations, differing slopes on the hex edges, and differing levels of human habitation (buildings that might get in the way). There are several different kinds of units - not just infantry, cavalry, and artillery, but different types of them. About 8 different kinds of artillery and infantry, with varying levels of performance. Units have a morale rating, which determines how much fire they can face before likely becoming demoralized, and some units are green. Units have varying amounts of troops in them, and the scale is small enough that some units can be deployed to take up 2 hexes when marching or in line formation. (One unit is big enough to take up THREE hexes when fully deployed!) The level of detail is at first staggering, but once you've invested the time to learn the rules, the game flows by very rapidly. However, this is NOT a quick game! This is something you devote a weekend or two to, and a big table. (user's description)
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Questions and answers
The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) 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 The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) is 360 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 The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) 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.
The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) are: Richard H. Berg. 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 The Three Days of Gettysburg (Second Edition) 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.