Throw Down That Flag

In 'Throw Down That Flag', you step into the boots of the First Minnesota on two pivotal days during the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 2nd, you'll relive the heroic charge ordered by General Hancock against the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment, a desperate move to buy time for reinforcements and secure the Union line. This legendary charge, though valiant, resulted in devastating casualties: out of 262 men, an estimated 215 became casualties within just five minutes. On July 3rd, what remained of the First Minnesota, reinforced by two companies previously on other assignments, was relocated to the center of the Union line, just in time to face the infamous Pickett's Charge. Once again, they fought bravely, and it was during this fray that Private Marshall Sherman famously captured the colors of the 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment, reportedly declaring, 'Throw down that flag, or I’ll run you through!'

This is a solo wargame that employs a chit-pull system to dictate activations. Each round, a token is drawn from a bag, revealing which side (First Minnesota or Confederates) and which specific company will activate first. Tokens without a letter, but featuring a flag image, represent the colors and allow the company holding them to activate multiple times. Both you and the Confederates perform actions, with the order determined by the drawn token. First Minnesota activations allow for tactical movement, precise shooting, or melee attacks. The Confederates, controlled by the game, advance towards their objectives without directly attacking your units; any damage you sustain results from your own attacks and counter-attacks. The game continues until the scenario's victory or defeat conditions are met, immersing you in the intensity of these historical moments.