1863

1991 · BGG

Avg rating

5.45

Bayes rating

5.50

Weight

2.81 (Medium)

Players

1-2

Playtime

3 hr

Ratings count

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Description

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 Simulation

Themes

American Civil War

Publishers

GMT Games

Designers

Richard H. Berg Robert G. Markham