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The Nitrate War

The Nitrate War

Designed by Bruce P. Dowrie

Published by Guild of Blades

Table Status Unknown

Players

2-5

Play Time

60 min

Complexity

N/A

Rating

3.0

Year

2005

Community Snapshot

~60 min
3.0 on BGG (5)

Categories

Political
Navigate politics — elections, legislation, influence, and power struggles.
Post-Napoleonic
Set in the 19th century after Napoleon — Victorian era, industrialization, and colonial expansion.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Designed for 2–5 players and playable in ~60 min, The Nitrate War delivers a experience that earned a 0.0 on BGG.

How It Plays

Area Movement

You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.

Dice Rolling

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

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

About This Game

A small board game covering the Nitrate War. The conflict between Chile and the alliance of Bolivia and Peru. Also represented in the game are Argentina and American Industrialists. Game includes: 4 pages of rules 17" x 22" two piece map 150+ cut out counters 1D10

Source: BoardGameGeek

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