Grant Takes Command

Multi-Man Publishing · Board game · 2001

— Ludopedia 7.9 BGG 2 · best 2 120 min Weight 3.7/5

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FOR GENRE FANS

Historical wargame fans will love this deep dive into the Overland Campaign, with gorgeous maps and decisions that echo real history.

Highlights

Historically accurate map sources
Varied scenarios, quick to epic
Interactive, immersive system
Integration with other series titles

Keep in mind

Too complex for wargame newbies
Long playtime requires patience
Too niche for some players

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Grant Takes Command is the seventh installment in the acclaimed Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series, focusing on Ulysses S. Grant's 1864 Overland Campaign. You'll take command of either Union or Confederate forces, making strategic decisions that could alter history. The game recreates marches, assaults, and defensive maneuvers with an interactive system using hexes and movement points. The map, based on period-accurate sources, offers incredible historical detail. Twelve scenarios range from quick one-day battles to a massive campaign linking maps from other series titles. Get ready for a deep wargame packed with tactical decisions and plenty of war sweat. Includes two oversized maps, three counter sheets, two rulebooks, reference cards, and dice. Each turn represents a real day of combat, with units ranging from regiments to full divisions.