Gettysburg

Badges of Courage

A game by Tom Dalgliesh, Grant Dalgliesh

2 Players 180 minutes Medium

Area Movement, Area-Impulse, Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment

American Civil War, Post-Napoleonic, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Gettysburg: Badges of Courage is a tactical combat game that drops you into the midst of one of the most iconic battles of the American Civil War. As one of two players, you'll lead infantry, artillery, and cavalry units into battle, vying for control of key terrain features like Little Round Top and Cemetery Ridge. The game's system rewards strategic thinking and clever maneuvering, making it a great challenge for fans of wargames. With a playtime of 180 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the battle, which can be played out over one, two, or all three days of the Gettysburg conflict. The game's designers, Tom and Grant Dalgliesh, have crafted a system that's easy to learn but tough to master, with a normal level of complexity that's perfect for board game enthusiasts.