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War of 1812
Head-to-Head Duel

War of 1812

Designed by Tom Dalgliesh, Lance Gutteridge

Published by Columbia Games, Gamma Two Games

Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach

Players

2

Community Snapshot

Best with 2
Medium-Light complexity
~90 min
7.0 on BGG (712)
No text needed

Language Editions

EnglishFrench

Categories

American Indian Wars
Covers conflicts between indigenous peoples and settlers in North America.
Napoleonic
Set during the Napoleonic era (1799–1815) — grand battles, European campaigns, and empire.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

How It Plays

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Point to Point Movement

You move between connected locations on the board — the map's layout decides your travel options.

Secret Unit Deployment

You place your units face-down so opponents don't know what you've got — the reveal is always exciting.

About This Game

(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.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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🌿Medium-light board games for 2 players⏱️Board games under 90 minutes⏱️Board games under 120 minutes

Play Time

90 min

Complexity

2.1 / 5

Rating

7.0

Year

1973

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