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1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War (1974)

2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like age of reason games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About 1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War

1776 is a two-player, turn-based war game played on a hex grid map of the thirteen colonies and Canada. It is primarily concerned with the military aspects of the American Revolutionary War. There is a basic game, various scenarios with advanced rules and a campaign game. Avalon Hill Complexity Rating - 7 (from the back of the box:) The shot heard round the world at Lexington set off more than just another brushfire war in England's scattered dominions.

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Simulation · Designer: Randall C. Reed

Players: 2P

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1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War FAQ

How many players is 1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War?
1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does 1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War take to play?
A game of 1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War takes 120 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War any good?
1776 The Game of the American Revolutionary War rates 6.5/10 from 973 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a age of reason / american indian wars game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.