BATTLE HYMN: VOL 1 - GETTYSBURG AND PEA RIDGE

1-COM1058

This boardgame offers a brigade-level system based upon a chit-pull system of division activation, strength point step system with losses taken point by point, and each combat phase consists of two combat rounds. Uses a graphics approach based upon the maps produced by the US Government after the war, the map is a pleasure to behold. There are six scenarios in the game, some of which have alternatives for additional variety. Optional rules include hidden movement and more randomization during combat (more historical and also simulates async computer play).

Battle Hymn Vol. One includes two games: Gettysburg: The Tide Turns and Pea Ridge: The Struggle for Missouri.

Scenarios: Note: Some scenarios have alternatives making them in effect two or more scenarios.

Gettysburg
* Pickett's Charge - 3 turns, 45 minutes
* The Best Three Hours (Devil's Den) - 3 turns, 1 hour
* The Accidental Battle (Day One) - 11 turns, 3 hours
* Longstreet's March (Day Two) - 9 turns, 3 hours
* The Tide Turns (Day Three) - 7 turns, 3 hours
* The Battle of Gettysburg (campaign) - 31 turns, 8 hours

Pea Ridge
* The Surprise Attack (Day One) - 9 turns, 2 hours
* Missouri Redeemed! (Day Two) - 5 turns, 1.5 hours
* The Battle of Pea Ridge (campaign) - 15 turns, 5 hours

Product Information

* Complexity: Medium (4 out of 10)
* Playing Time: 45 minutes to 3 hours (scenarios), 5 to 8 hours (full campaigns)
* Solitaire Suitability: High (due to variable activation system)
* Time Scale: 1 turn = 60 to 90 minutes depending on the game and day
* Map Scale: 1 hex = 300 yards across
* Unit Scale: Brigades, strength point = 150-300 men (depending on the game & unity type)
* Players: 2 (but far above average as a solitaire game)

Components
* 4 10-sided dice of one color
* 1 10-side die of another color
* 2 39x25-inch maps with 5/8th inch hexes, period style
* 2 identical 8.5x11-inch chart cards, printed front and back
* Rule book: 32 pages, extensive examples
* 3 5/8-inch Counter sheets, 176 counters each