War of 1812 (2001)

About this game

Covers the war between the United States and Great Britain in 1812-1815. Scale: Turns are 1 season, units represent a regiment sized unit. This game uses a point-to-point movement system and is not a remake of the early-'70s SPI game of the same name. There is a Basic Game as well as an Advanced Game. Components include (16) pages of rules; (3) of those setup & charts, 1 map, (280) unit counters.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 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.