River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863
Published 1999
River of Death is the first game to take a regimental look at the last major Confederate victory, the Battle of Chickamauga -- September, 1863. Fought in dense, entangled woods, the battle was a microcosm of good plans going awry, individual units fighting away while not knowing what was happening 100 yards away, and remarkable heroic stands. Regimental-level simulation of the Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863, using the Great Battles of the American Civil War system. (Version 4.?) The game scale is 140 yards per hex, and each strength point is 50 men or 1 gun. Elevations are 50 ft per level, and each turn is 1 hour of real time.
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- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 6 hours
- Weight
- Medium-Heavy — 3.58/5
- Year
- 1999
- BGG Rating
- 7.52
- BGG Rank
- #11013
- Min Age
- 14+
Frequently Asked Questions
River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863 takes about 360 minutes.
River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863 has a complexity rating of 3.58/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863 is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863 has a rating of 7.52/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 95 ratings. It is ranked #11013 overall.
River of Death: Battle of Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863 was designed by Richard H. Berg. It was published in 1999.