
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,368
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Gettysburg: Lee's Greatest Gamble
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1992

2015
Rules assistance for Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861
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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Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Chris Perello and its main mechanics are Simulation.
From the back page of the game: Wilson's Creek uses the simplified QuickPlay version of the Musket & Saber system of warfare during the muzzle-loading era. Combat is based on unit quality rather than raw numbers, and rewards use of historical tactics.
Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 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 Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 is 60–90 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 Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 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.
Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 belongs to these categories: Wargame and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are 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 Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 are: Chris Perello. 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 Wilson's Creek: Opening Round in the West, 10 August 1861 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.