The Guns of Gettysburg

Published 2013

The Guns of Gettysburg is a simulation of the largest battle of the American Civil War. Like Bowen Simmons's previous games, Bonaparte at Marengo and Napoleon's Triumph, The Guns of Gettysburg uses a diceless and cardless system for governing movement and resolving combat. Units in the game are represented by linear blocks rather than the traditional hex and counters, giving the game an appearance that evokes 19th-century battlemaps. The Guns of Gettysburg has simple rules and fast play but still reflects the historical limitations of the actual conflict. Though it preserves the aesthetics and "fog of war" mechanisms of Bonaparte at Marengo and Napoleon's Triumph, The Guns of Gettysburg is neither a sequel nor a successor to either game but a wholly new system of its own.

Mechanics

Action Point Allowance System Action Points Area Movement Secret Unit Deployment Simulation

Categories

American Civil War Wargame

Designers

Bowen Simmons

Publishers

Mercury Games
The Guns of Gettysburg

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium-Heavy — 3.71/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
7.83
BGG Rank
#3077
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Guns of Gettysburg supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of The Guns of Gettysburg takes about 180 minutes.
The Guns of Gettysburg has a complexity rating of 3.71/5.00 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 The Guns of Gettysburg is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
The Guns of Gettysburg has a rating of 7.83/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 695 ratings. It is ranked #3077 overall.
The Guns of Gettysburg was designed by Bowen Simmons. It was published in 2013.