Command the brigades and artillery in a turn-based simulation of the American Civil War's Battle of Gettysburg. Players maneuver units across a 50 x 35 topographical hex map, handling multi-phase movement and combat with all historical commanders modeled. Brigades span multiple hexes by size, fight as unified groups, and adjust strength after battles, while reinforcements arrive on schedule and retreats happen automatically.
This strategy game suits two players on a single computer or via email, with tools like movement undo, range displays, and continual reports on progress and casualties. Snapshots enable replays and scenario tweaks, and saves pull from your library. Fans of streamlined historical war simulations find quick sessions and tactical depth here.
Gettysburg: Fields of Valor (c) is a turn-based two-player historical war game that is played on a hex grid using a multiple phase movement and combat system, with many features that make it fast to play and easy to enjoy:
- American Civil War battle of Gettysburg simulation
- Turn-based, streamlined multi-phase movement and combat
- 50 x 35 topographical hex map of the entire battlefield
- All brigades, artillery batteries, and commanders modeled
- Brigades occupy multiple hexes according to size
- Multi-counter brigades move and fight as cohesive units
- Brigade counter values change with combat results
- Reinforcements and replacements automatically scheduled
- Enemy range of influence automatically calculated
- Unit movement range display and movement undo capability
- Available artillery and targets automatically calculated
- Automatic retreat and advance after successful assault
- Save and reload games from your game library
- Automatic game snapshots for replay and alternate scenarios
- Progress, casualty and objectives report continually updated
- Single-computer (2-player) and play-by-email modes
- Available for Windows and MacOS
- Full details in the Game Manual
