1863

Published 1991

1863 is a Civil War game covering the battles of Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Brandy Station and the hypothetical Battle of Mine Run Contents 400 die-cut counters Two 22" x 34" backprinted Mapsheets One Basic Rules Booklet One Advanced Rules Booklet One Scenario Booklet Two Charts & Tables sheet Two 6-sided dice Time Scale: 1-1.5 hours per turn Map Scale: 275-425 yeards per hex Unit Scale: Brigade Players: 1-2 Playing Time: Per Scenario; 1-2 hours Basic; 4-10 hours Advanced

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

American Civil War Wargame

Designers

Richard H. Berg Robert G. Markham

Publishers

GMT Games
1863

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.5/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
5.45
BGG Rank
#25846
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

1863 supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of 1863 takes about 180 minutes.
1863 has a complexity rating of 2.50/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for 1863 is 12+.
1863 has a rating of 5.45/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 68 ratings. It is ranked #25846 overall.
1863 was designed by Richard H. Berg, Robert G. Markham. It was published in 1991.