
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,104
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Thunder at the Crossroads: The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863 (Second Edition)
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 1993

1998
Rules assistance for This Hallowed Ground
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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This Hallowed Ground is a board game released in 1998 for 2–6 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dean Essig and David A. Powell and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
This Hallowed Ground is a regimental level game about the Battle of Gettysburg and is the first game in the Regimental Sub-Series from The Gamers. The game rules system is an expanded version of the Civil War Brigade (CWB) Series rules set. 13 scenarios ranging from one map to all five. Awesome treatment of this battle of the turning point of the confederacy. Game Scale: Turn: 15-30 minutes Hex: 110 yards Units: Regiments Game Inventory: Five 22 x 34" full-color mapsheets (map A, B, C, D, E) Eight dual-side printed countersheet (4 combat, 4 markers = 2,240 1/2" counters) One 40-page CWBS v3.0 Edition system rulebook One 8-page CWBS Regimental Sub-Series rulebook One 48-page This Hallowed Ground rulebook Two 4-page CWB Regimental Sub-Series Charts & Tables booklet One 40-page Unit Loss Chart booklet Four Player Aid cards Three counter storage trays Two 6-sided dice
This Hallowed Ground supports 2–6 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 This Hallowed Ground 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 This Hallowed Ground for ages 14 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.
This Hallowed Ground has a complexity rating of 4.2 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.
This Hallowed Ground belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 This Hallowed Ground 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 This Hallowed Ground 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.