Table feel
Gettysburg has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies. However, there is limited emphasis on cooperation in the game.
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Gettysburg
Gettysburg is a simple wargame focused on the epic Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). One player take the role of the Army of Potomac (General Meade) and the other controls the Army of Northern Virginia (General Lee). The game is played in half-day turns (6 turns total) in wh...
Players
1-2
Time
60-90
Age
?+
Weight
2
Rating
7.22
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Gettysburg has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies. However, there is limited emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
3.8
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
3.9
Scales well
Strategy
4.6
Deep strategy
Control
4.0
More strategic control
Replay value
Gettysburg offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds to the replay value, although they may not be as impactful as desired. The game offers deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement in tactics and strategies. Player interaction is moderate. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, Gettysburg has a solid replayability score of 7.6.
Luck profile
Gettysburg has a high strategic element with minimal reliance on luck. Random elements have minimal 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.
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Gettysburg is a simple wargame focused on the epic Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). One player take the role of the Army of Potomac (General Meade) and the other controls the Army of Northern Virginia (General Lee). The game is played in half-day turns (6 turns total) in which time Lee’s Confederates attempt to open the road to Baltimore/Washington, or destroy Meade’s army. The first volume in the C3i Series (description from the publisher) This is a standalone game included with RBM Studio's C3i magazine, number 32 and is also in a Designer's Deluxe Boxed Edition. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1/2 day Hex: Approx 667 yards / 610 meters Units: Mainly Corps Game Inventory: One 11 x 17" color map 28 5/8" counters One 12-page rulebook One Player Aid Card Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 1-2 hours Players will need to provide two 6-sided dice for game play.
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Designers
1
Mark Herman
Artists
2
Charles Kibler
Rodger B. MacGowan
Publishers
1
RBM Studio
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