The Battle of Seattle (2000)

About this game

The Battle of Seattle is a Tactical level Protesters-against-Police board-wargame inspired by the anti-WTO unrest during their 1999 meeting in Seattle. The protesters range from anarchists to organized labor, while the civil authorities range from the Seattle P.D. to the National Guard. There's all the regular grasping for real estate and struggle for power, but you also have to deal with the media: too much looting or hippie-bashing can cause too much unwanted exposure. The game was published in issue #336 of Strategist (March 2000) and is now available to download.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.