Plains Indian Wars

GMT Games · Board game · 2022
1–4 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 2.8/5
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

A tight-knit-cube-driven wargame that perfectly captures the tension of the American frontier.

Highlights
  • Snappy and-engaging area control
  • Strong historical-atmosphere
  • Great-pacing for a wargame
Keep in mind
  • Can-be-punishing-if-positioning-fails
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're into strategy games that cut through the fluff and dive straight into the heart of conflict, Plains Indian Wars is calling your name. Set in the Great Plains during the late 19th century, the game captures a pivotal-and-tragic era where indigenous ways of life collided with the unstoppable surge of American expansion.

Players find themselves caught in a tug-of-war for territory and survival. On one side, the US player aims to drive wagon trains across the plains and complete the Transcontinental Railroad. On the other,-the Native American player seeks to unite tribes and halt this-encroachment. It's not just about combat; it's about controlling the map and deciding the future of the frontier.

Mechanically, it's a tight, card-driven cube game that emphasizes area movement and-most importantly-area majority. You'll be managing your presence across various-regions, using dice to resolve tensions and cards to drive your strategy. The-map is beautifully laid out, stretching from the Mississippi to the Rockies, creating a tense-battleground where every cube counts. Whether you're playing solo or in a group, the-game offers a deep-sense of-historical tension without being overly complex. It's a fast-paced-clash of cultures that rewards foresight and tactical positioning.

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Game details

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Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) History: Sioux Wars Theme: Native Americans / First Peoples
Publisher GMT Games
Designer John Poniske
Artist Terry Leeds

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Is the game too complex?
Not at all! It uses intuitive card-driven and cube-moving mechanics, though the strategy goes deep.
Can I play solo?
Yes, it includes a solo mode that works quite well for single-player-sessions.
How long does a session last?
Expect to spend about 60 to 90 minutes per game.
Is there a language barrier?
Yes,-the-game-has-a-high-language-dependency-due-to-the-card-text.
Is it a heavy wargame?
It's a mid-weight wargame. It focuses more on area-control-and-movement-than-complex-combat-simulations.

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