# Fortress America

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #4258
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 150 min
- **Weight**: 2.71 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Gray
- **Publishers**: Avalon Hill, Fantasy Flight Games
- **Categories**: Science Fiction, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy a wargame with an American invasion theme and straightforward mechanics, Fortress America might be your jam!Tense USA defense gameplayClear asymmetric strategyFast dice-based combatEngaging sci-fi themeHigh language dependencyCan feel a bit repetitiveDice luck is a factorFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Fortress America, you're thrust into an epic global conflict where the United States is the target of three invading powers: the Asian People's Alliance, the Central American Federation, and the Euro-Socialist Pact. Each round, you can choose to defend the homeland as the USA, managing resources and deploying colossal lasers and guerilla fighters to repel attacks from all sides. Alternatively, you can join one or more invading armies, working collaboratively to overwhelm American defenses and capture key cities. The gameplay experience shifts dramatically depending on your allegiance: the USA faces a solitary, desperate battle on three fronts, needing to optimize every laser and soldier. The invaders, conversely, must be relentless and coordinated, as they receive no reinforcements and must capture 18 out of 30 major cities to win. The game employs a dice-based combat system where every move and confrontation brings one side closer to victory or defeat. With a ten-turn limit, the USA can also win by simply outlasting the invasion. This 2012 edition features custom combat dice, a captured city track for easy monitoring, and an optional deck of variant cards for the invaders, adding an extra layer of strategy and rebalancing. If you enjoy sci-fi scenarios with a Cold War vibe and high tension, prepare to defend or conquer America!

## FAQ
### How many people can play Fortress America?
Fortress America is for 2 to 4 players. If playing with fewer than 4, some players will control multiple invading armies.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Fortress America typically lasts around 150 minutes, so set aside a good chunk of your day for it!

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The BGG weight is around 2.7, indicating moderate complexity. The rules are straightforward, but the strategy can be deep.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, Fortress America has a high language dependency. You'll need translations for cards and the rulebook to play comfortably.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The invaders need to capture 18 out of 30 major cities. The USA wins if they can defend their cities for 10 rounds.

### Is this a game for wargame enthusiasts?
Absolutely! It's a wargame with a sci-fi theme, focusing on area movement and dice-based combat.

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