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War of 1812 (1973)

2 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
90 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like american indian wars games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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War of 1812 board game box cover

About War of 1812

(from Columbia Games website:) War of 1812 is an elegant strategy wargame depicting the Anglo-American struggle to control the Great Lakes and Canada. War of 1812 sets up in five minutes and plays in 1-2 hours. This classic game has been enjoyed by thousands of gamers for over 30 years. Unit types in this edition include artillery, cavalry, infantry, and navies. The map board is unchanged from previous editions. (see War of 1812 webpage for full history of this war)…

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American Indian WarsNapoleonicWargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation · Designer: Tom Dalgliesh, Lance Gutteridge

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War of 1812 FAQ

How many players is War of 1812?
War of 1812 plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does War of 1812 take to play?
A game of War of 1812 takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is War of 1812 any good?
War of 1812 rates 7.0/10 from 644 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american indian wars / napoleonic game built around dice rolling, point to point movement, secret unit deployment.