Clash of Arms Unveils Amateurs, to Arms

The War of 1812 is the subject of the latest release from Clash of Arms Games with the new title Amateurs, to Arms. The entire 19th century conflict is simulated with a game time proposed as under three hours in this two player war game. Although I believe the title is now available (or at least that’s the indication from the graphics available) the preorder price is still in effect at $80.00 with the suggested MSPR is $98.00 once the game hits shelves. The time may be to act now before anything changes!

From Clash of Arms:

In time for the 200th Anniversary of The United States’ ill-fated invasion of Canada, Amateurs to Arms! is a historical simulation of the War of 1812, playable in 3 hours or less. One player commands the British/Canadian forces, while the other plays the Americans.

The game includes all of the theatres of battle including the US/Canadian border and the Great Lakes, the wilderness of the Northwest, the Atlantic Coast of the US, the civilized Indians of the South and the site of Andrew Jackson’s dramatic victory at New Orleans.

Components include:

• 22″ x 34″ period style map
• Deck of 150 full color cards
• 352 – 5/8″ full color counters
• 30 – Wood Expedition markers
• Multiple cardstock Charts and Player Aids
• 12-page rulebook
• Designer Notes and Historical Commentary Book
• 2 Ten-sided dice

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