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War of 1812

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Published
1973
Reach
Niche
Players
2–2
Play time
90 min
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  • Dice rolling
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
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(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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