Summer Storm: The Battle of Gettysburg

About this board game

Summer Storm: The Battle of Gettysburg is a tactical and operational-level game for two players, designed for an approximately 480-minute session.

The game focuses on morale and command while presenting the Battle of Gettysburg across two connected scales. Its operational game is a double-blind recreation of the movements leading up to the battle, with the results transferred to the tactical maps.

This structure gives Summer Storm: The Battle of Gettysburg a broad view of the campaign’s approach as well as a detailed representation of the battlefield itself. The operational component uses two 17×22-inch maps, while the tactical game unfolds across a much larger 51×44-inch map area.

• A tactical map area measuring 51×44 inches
• Two operational maps measuring 17×22 inches each
• 980 counters
• Numerous player aids and charts

The game’s presentation is a major feature. Its graphics were created by designer and prominent wargame artist Rick Barber, producing a visually impressive experience. The tactical maps are extremely detailed and feature virtually every feature found on the actual battlefield.

Released in 1998, this substantial Gettysburg simulation combines operational movement, tactical play, morale, and command in one ambitious package. For players interested in a detailed historical wargame with a striking physical presentation, it offers both a wide operational perspective and an exceptionally close look at the terrain of the battle.