Lee vs. Grant

Published 1988

This game simulates the decisive 1864 spring campaign in Virginia during the American Civil War, nicknamed The Wilderness Campaign. Players control the Union and Confederate armies which took part. The game is played in turns that represent five days. A unit's strength point represents approximately 2,500 men commanded by a leader. The map is a 1:200,000 representation of an area between Fredricksburg and Petersburg. The game is split into two: Basic and Advanced. The basic game introduces players to the concepts of movement and unit activation. The advanced game adds sea movement, supply, and additional leader rules. Victory conditions depends on the scenario being played. Lee vs. Grant is arguably the first game in the GCACW series by the same designer albeit from a different (though related) publisher and with a different map art style.

Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

American Civil War Wargame

Designers

Joseph M. Balkoski

Publishers

Victory Games (I)
Lee vs. Grant

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.12/5
Year
1988
BGG Rating
7.18
BGG Rank
#6571
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Lee vs. Grant is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Lee vs. Grant takes about 120 minutes.
Lee vs. Grant has a complexity rating of 3.12/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Lee vs. Grant is 12+.
Lee vs. Grant has a rating of 7.18/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 311 ratings. It is ranked #6571 overall.
Lee vs. Grant was designed by Joseph M. Balkoski. It was published in 1988.