Just want to tell you about this great new series I just discovered from Academy Games
I picked this up looking for something different and instantly fell in love with the game mechanic. It is simple and easy to play (I can even get my wife to play with me), yet still has a deep level of strategy… keeping the armchair Generals out there interested and wanting more.
It LOOKS simple and can be confused as a “Euro” game with the little blocks that represent regiments, but it has several complex layers of strategy.
Every faction has special abilities and a “character” of their own:
For example; The Native Americans that are allied with the British have the ability to raise troops in any area of Canada or the United States where other Native troops are present… so they are not tied down to mobilization in their CAPITOL like the European forces. They can also slip away and retreat from battle at any time, and can use Canoe attacks to hit areas around the great lakes behind enemy lines.
They look like little green blocks, but the game is so well done they start to “feel” like Indians! And the American commander will start to fear where they will land next!
I have posted some resources below for you to check out.
WEBSITE:
http://academygames.com/games/birth-of-america/1812-the-invasion-of-canada
IMAGES:
GREAT VIDEO REVIEW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji5Yd_p6Vco
If you are interested and want to learn more check it out on my site at the link below. I am supporting this new game company and trying to get the word out to the war gaming community so they make more like it!
I have played this game four times so far with a different and engaging experience each time. Still keeping me interested and looking forward to my next battle, where I can try on the boots of a different faction commander.
This game is FIELD MARSHAL APPROVED
Great for 2-5 players
1-2 Hours playing time
Thanks
Jeremy
http://www.fieldmarshalgames.com/product/1812-the-invasion-of-canada/
http://www.fieldmarshalgames.com/product/1812-the-invasion-of-canada/
I cant believe i actually just said ‘awwww’ to those little blocks.
Looks pretty cool. Have you played it yet? And does it really take 1-2 hours to play? I find that time estimates for war games are often off. Also, how do you win?
I have played this game four times so far with a different and engaging experience each time.
My guess is he probably played it 4 times……but I’m a mind reader…or just one who reads :-)
Looks like an interesting game, nice find!
I have played it 5 times. Each time was unique. The war ends when all sides play a TRUCE CARD. You may play this strategically… or in some cases you may be forced to play it. Very cool system with the cards.
Jeremy
