Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.3/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.0/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.7/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.0/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.5/5
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Explore how 1863 plays, what makes it distinctive, and whether it suits your group.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Read the full game description
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