Pickett’s Charge: The Last Attack at Gettysburg

[Whiterook]

From White Dog Games, Pickett’s Charge: The Last Attack at Gettysburg July 3, 1863 is a solitaire game from 2017.

Easily the most famous engagement of the Civil War, Pickett’s Charge was the high-water mark of the Confederacy. A frontal attack across open ground by 12,000 - 15,000 men against the center of the Union line in the teeth of withering artillery and infantry fire, Pickett’s Charge was the defining moment of the battle of Gettysburg and, although militarily futile, represents to many the courage and glory of the Confederate soldier.

Pickett’s Charge: The Last Attack at Gettysburg July 3, 1863 is a beer-and-pretzel, solitaire simulation at the brigade level of the historical events of July 3, 1863. The Player commands the Confederate side while the Union side follows solitaire rules. Besides the historical scenario, there are four other scenarios: Effective Confederate Bombardment, Culp's Hill Coordinated Attack, Additional Infantry Support, and J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry.

—description from the publisher

[Whiterook]

I like White Dog Game’s offerings, and in fact, own a small handful at this point. They border on Beer & Pretzels-style gaming, meaning they are generally simple to
learn and play, but that doesn’t mean they are light weight or limited in playability; but rather, they are challenging and extremely enjoyable, while also having a small footprint in rules and charts. To me, they are the perfect Saturday Afternnon type game, as well as excellent travel games.

The components of the game itself are always very nice, though if you buy a boxed version, it will be better to store the game, rather than the ziplock bag option. These are also available for print ‘n play.



The map is paper, and the folds are annoying, so it’s best to use plexiglas in my humble opinion.



The counters are nicely done and a decent size.



As of this writing, I have not played this one yet, but it’s one of the games I have next in the que!

[mikeh]

Nice looking game. We have come along way from the brutally plain maps and blue and pink counters haven't we.

[Whiterook]

Mar 29, 2022 17:27:10 GMT -5 mikeh said:

Nice looking game. We have come along way from the brutally plain maps and blue and pink counters haven't we.

Yes indeed! I think of that same thing often… I was introduced to wargaming with Avalon Hill’s Panzer Leader, and it’s striking now how simple and plain those maps were! I still play those games and like the nostalgic feel of them now, but I much prefer what the new printing technology has brought to us in appeal and realistic looks.

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