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Year
1973
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Description
(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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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fits in a pocket; quick sessions
- clear solitaire promise with direct front focus
Cons
- limited depth due to travel format
Thematic elements
- short, portable solitaire wargame
- War of 1812; four fronts; US invasion of Canada
- pocket-size strategic simulation
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice-controlled actions — 6-sided die governs actions for both sides
- solitaire travel format — small map, few counters, quick play
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Quotes (from this video)
- We’re sponsored by Noble Knight Games
- there’ll be a first look, deep dive next month
- this is a solitaire travel game
- the Band of Brothers series is known for its tactical depth
- Target for Today and Target for Tonight are stellar selling titles
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