Longstreet Attacks: A Gettysburg Boardgame for 2 July 1863

The game, "Gettysburg: The Peach Orchard," is packaged in a halfcase box and covers the critical events of the second day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, from 4 PM until twilight. During this pivotal period, Longstreet's corps launched key attacks for position against Sickles' forces on the southern end of the battlefield.

The game features 5 scenarios, including a tutorial scenario that focuses on the battle for the Round Tops, and the main scenario, which begins at 4 PM on July 2. The game utilizes a scale of 140 yards per hex and a 20-minute-per-turn time frame, with a total of 392 game counters.

Designed by Hermann Luttmann, this board game simulates the key actions that took place on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal battles at Devil's Den, Little Round Top, and the Peach Orchard, among others, as Longstreet's and Sedgewick's corps clashed.

The game employs a chit activation system, which means that the player cannot guarantee a unit will act, nor can they ensure that other units will not act. This adds an element of unpredictability and tension to the gameplay.

This version of the game is packaged in a bookcase box, providing a sturdy and attractive presentation for the game components.

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