2025 · Wargame

Gloucester: Battle of the Hook

Hex-and-counter game depicting the Battle of the Hook during the American War of Independence. Players maneuver American and British forces across varied terrain, using outflanking tactics and allied troops such as the French army or Hessian units. The game includes a core battle scenario and an advanced alternate-history scenario in which Cornwallis attempts to escape across the York River. Games last up to 24 turns and typically take under two hours, with optional rules adding further depth.

groupPlayers

1–2 best 2

schedulePlaying time

60–120 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

2 / 5