Table feel
Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but limited emphasis on cooperation.
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1863
Players
1-2
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
2.8
Rating
5.43
Fit
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
1863 has a high replayability score due to its high variability, strategic depth, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with expansions available to enhance gameplay. The game's strategic possibilities allow players to improve their strategies over time, and the player interaction score adds to the overall engagement. The game scales well with different numbers of players, and while it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.
Luck profile
The final luck score for 1863 is 7, indicating a moderate level of luck in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
Overview
1863 is a Civil War game covering the battles of Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Brandy Station and the hypothetical Battle of Mine Run Contents 400 die-cut counters Two 22" x 34" backprinted Mapsheets One Basic Rules Booklet One Advanced Rules Booklet One Scenario Booklet Two Charts & Tables sheet Two 6-sided dice Time Scale: 1-1.5 hours per turn Map Scale: 275-425 yeards per hex Unit Scale: Brigade Players: 1-2 Playing Time: Per Scenario; 1-2 hours Basic; 4-10 hours Advanced
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Credits
Designers
2
Richard H. Berg
Robert G. Markham
Artists
4
Joy Cohn
Rodger B. MacGowan
Rick "Butcher" Pavek
Mark Simonitch
Publishers
1
GMT Games
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