An interesting new wargame series, from Revolution Games, launches later this month with the initial release of Washington’s Crossing. The Campaigns of the American Revolution series will build upon this first volume and feature other historic battles which eventually led to the independence of the nation.
From Revolution Games:
Washington’s Crossing
A Game of the Winter Campaign of 1776-1777
Campaigns of the American Revolution – Volume 1
Washington’s Crossing is an operational simulation of the American winter campaign of December 25th, 1776 to January 6th, 1777 that resulted in the twin victories of Trenton and Princeton and turned the fortunes of the American Revolution. The situation is fluid and desperate for both sides, allowing for numerous strategies for both players. Victory is determined through both battle victories and occupation of key objectives to simulate the British effort to pacify and restore the loyalty of New Jersey.
Washington’s Crossing is the first game in the Campaigns of the American Revolution series. Future linkable titles in the series will cover the New York campaign of 1776, the Philadelphia campaign of 1777, and the New Jersey campaign of 1778.
Game Features
- Washington’s Crossing uses an original system for river crossing that simulates the uncertainty of the winter crossings
- Combat system that simulates surprise, leader quality, preparation time, and out flanking
- Movement system that simulates leader quality, variable movement rates, fatigue, force march, and reaction
- Detailed weather rules
- Troops tracked in 10 men increments
- Map Scale: 1.14 miles per hex
- Time Scale: 4 turns per day
- Estimated playing time is 6 to 10 hours
- Complexity: Moderate
- 1 or 2 players
The game is available for preorder for $45.00.
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