# Grant Takes Command

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2001
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #5408
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Ed Beach, Joseph M. Balkoski
- **Artists**: Keith Rocco, Rick Barber
- **Publishers**: Multi-Man Publishing
- **Categories**: American Civil War, Civil War, Post-Napoleonic, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simulation

## Verdict
Historical wargame fans will love this deep dive into the Overland Campaign, with gorgeous maps and decisions that echo real history.Historically accurate map sourcesVaried scenarios, quick to epicInteractive, immersive systemIntegration with other series titlesToo complex for wargame newbiesLong playtime requires patienceToo niche for some playersFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Scenario-dependent: from 1 hour (quick battles) up to 24 hours (full campaign).

### Do I need other games in the series?
No, but owners of other titles can link maps in special scenarios.

### Is it good for wargame beginners?
Not the best entry point. Best for players already familiar with the genre.

### Player count?
2-player only (one Union, one Confederate), though team play is possible.

### What's the unit scale?
Ranges from regiments to full divisions, with hexes representing 2,000 yards.