Gettysburg 1863
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Volume IV in Worthington's Civil War Brigade Series. Refight the battle of Gettysburg on the largest mounted board we have ever made.
Backers: 580
Average Pledge Per Backer: $123
Funded: $71,584 of $1,863
Dates: May 15th -> Jun 3rd (19 days)
Project By: Old School Wargames
Backers: 580
Average Pledge Per Backer: $123
Funded: $71,584 of $1,863
Dates: May 15th -> Jun 3rd (19 days)
Project By: Old School Wargames
$71,584
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 3 @ 16:03 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
Stretch Goal #3 Unlocked! 
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
With a little over 28 hours left we have unlocked stretch goal number 3 which will be a simple battleboard setup for a off board cavalry dice chucker that will allow some player decisions. This will be an optional rule, and we have not decided yet... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 Unlocked
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for being part of the Gettysburg 1863 production! We have just unlocked Stretch goal #2. So all Kickstarter backers will now get the Kickstarter Exclusive Command layouts for both armies. And you have help all gamers get Stretch... (Read More)
Memorial Day, the importance of remembering history
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us it is a good time to reflect and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the good of us all not just here in the USA, but the sacrifice so many from the United States have made for the good of the world.... (Read More)
Not Sitting on Our Laurels...
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
While we are excited to be getting so much awesome support for Gettysburg 1863, we are constantly working and looking forward to what's next. With that being said I wanted to give you a sneek peek of the Franklin map. Jose Faura has taken my... (Read More)
Victory Point hexes - do they lead to a scripted game?
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I posted much of the following to backer Bill Morgal on Update #11 in response to his question if there would be victory point hexes, and his feeling it lead to a scripted Gettysburg game. This got me to thinking deeply about this point in all of... (Read More)
My favorite Gettysburg Book
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry I didn't post yesterday---down with some sort of flu bug. Not the 'vid. I wanted to discuss my favorite Gettysburg book, and no it is not - Ghost of Gettysburg! I'm sure anyone reading this post has read any number of books on the American... (Read More)
A little promotion---
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We so greatly appreciate all of the support! Not trying to be overwhelming with the updates - but we are within $4,500 of being able to unlock Stretch Goal #2 which is the box sleeve. If you get a chance to post about the game via email to a gaming... (Read More)
Lost Opportunities of Gettysburg
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I have no degree in history or such. But like a lot of you, I have read and studied on the American Civil War for the last 50 years of my life. It is a passion, I read, I go to the battlefields to study the ground, I've been to lectures and... (Read More)
Reflections on Comments to this Point and the upcoming volumes
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We greatly appreciate all of the constructive suggestions we have received to this point in the campaign and love what we are hearing. My thoughts on going with the Wilderness/Chancellorsville/Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania next would be each of... (Read More)
What's Next with the series?
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Right now we are looking at releasing South Mountain as Volume V. It will have a mounted map, new counters in the new style and updated rules. It will be smaller and less expensive than Gettysburg. At the same time we may release Volume VI... (Read More)
Design Notes: My Trips to Gettysburg
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
If you've never been to Gettysburg it is a trip I highly recommend. There are any number of good websites with information and tips. What I am sharing here today is some stories about some of my personal trips. Gettysburg is roughly a 4.5 hour... (Read More)
Designer Notes: The Map
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Artist Jose Faura has done a fantastic job on our Gettysburg map. Just enough detail but not overwhelming. When I approached him with Gettysburg he asked what or how I wanted it. It had to meet several requirements: 1. It had to incorporate... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked!!!
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Great job everyone! Stretch goal #1, inside box wrap is unlocked. You'll now lift the box top off of your soon to be favorite game and be able to see beautiful art work on the inside of the box versus a nasty old cardboard box. Thank you for... (Read More)
Design thoughts: Why no Stonewall Jackson Option?
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I enjoy designing games and exploring the possibilities of what could have been. In Shiloh I put in the option of the Confederate Army of the Trans-Mississippi arriving, because if it had moved quicker they could have been at Shiloh. Or Buell... (Read More)
My New Playtest map arrived just today!
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I had ordered a new playtest map with adjustments made---still double checking names etc---- I had it laminated to treat myself....laid it out on the pool table in my sunroom. It looks fantastic! (Read More)
Let's hit that first stretch goal!!!
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We would appreciate all the help we can get to push this over the first stretch goal today if possible. If everyone who reads this can share this link with one gaming friend or on twitter, facebook or instagram we would be most grateful.... (Read More)
Design Notes by Grant Wylie
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to try and express my gratitude and post some of my design thoughts on the game. I am adding some new rules to the game including the option of variable arrivement times of reinforcements, a new rout rule, and the option in Gettysburg for... (Read More)
Woohooo!!! Goal hit in 10 minutes
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your trust in us to deliver this epic game! Yes, another Gettysburg game!!! Again, Thank you, Grant Wylie (Read More)
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