The Guns of Gettysburg

Mercury Games, Simmons Games · Board game · 2013

9.3 Ludopedia 7.8 BGG 2–4 · best 2 180 min Weight 3.7/5

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9.3 rating Ludopedia

7.8 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

For fans of wargames and history, The Guns of Gettysburg is an immersive and strategic experience.

Highlights

Diceless and cardless system
Simple yet deep rules
Visuals evoke historical maps

Keep in mind

May be intimidating for beginners
Long playtime

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About the game

What you do in a play session

The Guns of Gettysburg immerses you in the largest battle of the American Civil War, where you take command of troops in an epic conflict. Unlike traditional wargames, it uses linear blocks to represent units, giving it a look reminiscent of 19th-century battle maps. The system is diceless and cardless, focusing on action points and strategic movement. The rules are simple, but the game retains historical complexity, reflecting the real challenges faced by commanders. While it shares the style and 'fog of war' mechanics of Bowen Simmons' earlier games like Bonaparte at Marengo and Napoleon's Triumph, this is a unique system designed for fast and engaging gameplay.