How many players is Gettysburg?

Gettysburg plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.

How long does Gettysburg take to play?

A game of Gettysburg takes 120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Gettysburg any good?

Gettysburg rates 5.9/10 from 323 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american civil war / post-napoleonic game built around hexagon grid.

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Gettysburg (1977)

2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 5.9/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like american civil war games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Gettysburg

The booming of over 200 cannons fill the air as both armies prepare for the Confederate onslaught. Success will mean the probable capture of Baltimore and Washington. Failure will mean the end to the Confederate offensive. The original version of this game was the first historical wargame on the market. Revised several times in the 60s, this, the 77 version is the ultimate game on the Battle of Gettysburg. The basic game is in the 'Classic' tradition; simple, quick, and furio…

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American Civil War Post-Napoleonic Wargame

Mechanics: Hexagon Grid · Designer: Mick Uhl

Players: 2P

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Gettysburg FAQ

How many players is Gettysburg?: Gettysburg plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Gettysburg take to play?: A game of Gettysburg takes 120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Gettysburg any good?: Gettysburg rates 5.9/10 from 323 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american civil war / post-napoleonic game built around hexagon grid.