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1863

1863

GMT Games · 1991
1–2180 min12+ yrs2.5/5 complexity5.4 BGG#26.464 BGG299CouplesStrategy
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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.

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1863 box art
official art · GMT Games

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

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.5 / 5
BGG rating5.4 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
180 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#26.464

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1863 is a american civil war game, for 1–2 players, taking ~180 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1863 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 1863 support?
1863 is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of 1863 take?
A game of 1863 takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 1863 for?
1863 is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is 1863?
1863 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.
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