
2020 · Napoleonic
Dawn's Early Light: The War of 1812
Simple yet deep card-driven strategy game covering the War of 1812 on land and sea. Players represent the United States or Great Britain across the war’s four-year period, using event and operation cards to direct recruiting, campaigns, privateering, raids, and shipbuilding. Victory points come from capturing towns and territory, competing at sea, and influencing politics and public sentiment.
- Players
- 1–2 best 2
- Playing time
- 120–280 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 2.6 / 5
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