- BGG rank
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- 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
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,563
- BGG rating
- 6.2
War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863
2002
Rules assistance for War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120–480 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863
For 2 players
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War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 is a board game released in 2002 for 2 players and 120–480 minutes per game. It was designed by David A. Powell and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
On a quiet Pennsylvania summer morning, Confederate General Robert E. Lee gambled his new nation's hopes on a climactic battle at a crossroads town no one really wanted to capture. His troops stood at their peak: battle-tested, used to victory, and eager to end the war. Opposing him, Union General George Meade knew that he could save American unity with a victory. After two years of war, Meade understood that simply avoiding defeat would not satisfy the American people. The Origins Award winning designers of Rome At War, and Eagles Of The Empire bring you the ultimate struggle & sacrifice to preserve a nation. Renowned wargame designer Dave Powell makes his Avalanche Press debut with this exciting game of the battle that decided America's destiny. A smooth-playing game with large, beautiful counters and a stunning map in the tradition of our popular Rome At War series. No combat charts, no markers - just an evening's gaming fun!
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- Avalanche Press Ltd.
Questions and answers
War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 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 War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 is 120–480 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.
War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 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 War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 are: 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 War of the States: Gettysburg, 1863 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.