Little Round Top: The South’s Best Chance at Gettysburg

About this board game

Little Round Top: The South’s Best Chance at Gettysburg is a two-player historical wargame with a playing time of approximately 150 minutes, recreating the critical fight for Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Set during three July days of bitter warfare, the game focuses on the rocky, forested hill at the extreme left flank of the Union line. The battle for this position became one of the most important small actions at Gettysburg, as the outnumbered 20th Maine regiment held off repeated Confederate assaults.

During a typical turn, both players move their company-sized forces across a colorful map of the battlefield. Units are positioned for rifle fire and bayonet charges, while combat is resolved by die rolls using the appropriate Combat Results Table.

• Move forces across the Little Round Top battlefield.
• Position units for rifle fire and bayonet charges.
• Resolve fire and melee combat with die rolls and Combat Results Tables.
• Use regimental officers and their command abilities to support attacks or maintain the defense.

Regimental officers play a crucial role in keeping a Confederate attack moving forward or holding the Union defense intact. The opposing sides must manage their forces carefully as they struggle for control of this vital position.

Released in 1979 by Avalon Hill, Little Round Top includes a colorful battlefield map, 100 cardboard playing pieces, and a short rules booklet. With a listed complexity rating of 4 out of 10, it presents a focused recreation of a decisive Gettysburg action for two players.