Atlanta Is Ours

Multi-Man Publishing · Board game · 2018
— Ludopedia 8.5 BGG 1–2 · best 2 Solo 60–7920 min Weight 3.7/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're a fan of deep historical wargames and love the American Civil War, Atlanta Is Ours is a treat! It puts you in command of armies in tactical and strategic scenarios from the Atlanta Campaign, with robust rules and a very high historical factor. The experience is immersive and challenging, perfect for those seeking serious military simulation and many hours of gameplay.

Highlights
  • Deep historical simulation
  • Vast scenario content
  • Consistent series rules
  • High-quality components
  • Huge replayability
Keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve
  • Long campaign durations
  • Not for wargame beginners
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Atlanta Is Ours plunges you headfirst into the Atlanta Campaign, one of the most crucial moments of the American Civil War. This title is another installment in the acclaimed Great Campaigns of the American Civil War (GCACW) series, delivering everything fans expect: beautifully painted maps by Charlie Kibler and redesigned military units with a modern look that still harks back to the series' classics. The game features an updated version of the standard GCACW Basic Game Rules, making it easy for those already familiar with the series, as well as standardized Advanced Game rules, allowing you to dive into different campaigns without wasting time learning everything anew. Prepare for a deep immersion with 14 Basic Game scenarios and 5 Advanced Game campaigns, all extensively playtested. Basic scenarios range from a perfect beginner's introduction, like 'The Opportunity of a Lifetime,' to intense battles such as 'Kennesaw Mountain' and 'Battle of Atlanta.' You can relive historical maneuvers, daring attacks, and even hypothetical scenarios that could have altered the course of history. The Advanced campaigns, in turn, allow you to play from Johnston's retreat to Sherman's capture of Atlanta, or even a 'grand campaign' linking all events from May to September 1864. With two 22"x32" full-color map sheets, three 280-piece counter sheets, and a series of displays and charts, Atlanta Is Ours is a robust package for any historical wargame enthusiast.

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Game details

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Cities: Atlanta (Georgia, USA) Digital Implementations: VASSAL Series: Great Campaigns of the American Civil War (Avalon Hill/MMP) States: Georgia
Publisher Multi-Man Publishing
Designer Chris Withers, Ed Beach, Mike Belles
Artist Charles Kibler, Friedrich Wilhelm Heine, Nicolás Eskubi

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the average playtime for Atlanta Is Ours?
Playtime varies significantly! Shorter scenarios, ideal for learning, can take about 60 minutes. Advanced campaigns, which simulate months of warfare, can extend over multiple sessions, reaching dozens of hours. Be prepared for a marathon if you play the full campaign!
How many players can participate?
Atlanta Is Ours is a wargame for 1 to 2 players. It excels in one-on-one confrontation, but also offers solo scenarios, like 'Wheeler's Raid,' for those who enjoy a single-player challenge.
Is it a complex game for wargame beginners?
As a title in the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series, it has considerable complexity (BGG weight 3.67/5). The learning curve is steep for those new to wargames, but there are basic scenarios to help introduce the rules.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find two large full-color maps, three counter sheets with 280 military units each, two rulebooks (one for the series and one specific to the game), reference charts, force displays, and two six-sided dice. It's a robust package!
What differentiates Atlanta Is Ours from other GCACW series games?
It specifically focuses on the Atlanta Campaign, with maps and units redesigned for this region. The basic and advanced rules are standardized with the series, meaning if you already play other GCACW titles, you'll feel right at home quickly, but with new tactical and strategic challenges.
Is there a solo or cooperative game mode?
Yes, the game offers solo scenarios, such as 'Wheeler's Raid,' which allows one player to control one faction against a set of rules simulating the opponent. There is no traditional cooperative mode.

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