# Texas Glory

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #9240
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 2.46 / 5
- **Designers**: Carl Willner, Dan Mings, Tom Dalgliesh
- **Artists**: Mark Churms, Tom Dalgliesh
- **Publishers**: Columbia Games
- **Categories**: American West, Post-Napoleonic, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation

## Verdict
If you love tactical two‑player war duels with a historic flavor, Texas Glory gives you hidden blocks and solid strategy.Wooden blocks hide unit strengthLarge hex mapConnected scenariosSupply management is criticalLong playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Texas Glory transports players to the turbulent years of 1835‑1836, when Texas fought for independence from Mexico. You command the Texan forces led by legendary figures such as Sam Houston, Davy Crockett and James Bowie, or you take the Mexican army under Santa Anna. The game uses standing wooden blocks, keeping each unit’s strength hidden from the opponent until revealed, adding a tactical surprise element. The 22 × 25.5‑inch hexagonal board depicts the Texan territory, complete with key routes, towns and contested zones.

Play unfolds in two main phases: the Texans must delay the superior Mexican advance while recruiting more troops; the Mexicans must sweep across Texas quickly, as time and supplies are their enemies. Events like American volunteer interventions and the ever‑present threat of the Comanche can swing the battle’s outcome. Each scenario – from the 1835 preliminary clashes to Santa Anna’s surprise winter campaign of 1836 and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto – has specific objectives and can affect the next, providing a linked campaign experience.

The game blends dice rolling for combat and events, supply management, and strategic movement on a hex grid. Though historically rich, the rules are streamlined, allowing roughly two‑hour play sessions. The retro‑style block components give the game visual charm, while secret unit deployment creates constant tension. Texas Glory is perfect for fans of light wargames, American history, and intense two‑player strategic duels.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game is designed exclusively for two players.

### How long does a game take?
A typical session lasts about 2 hours.

### What is the game's complexity?
With a weight of 2.5/5, it is easy to moderate; rules are streamlined but require planning.

### What components are included?
The box contains 60 wooden blocks, a 22 × 25.5‑inch hex map, 25 cards, 4 dice, and labeling tokens.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of light wargames, American West history, and two‑player strategic duels will enjoy it.

### Are there any expansions or variants?
No official expansions exist; the base game covers the entire Texas Revolution campaign.

### How does secret unit deployment work?
Players place their blocks face‑down; the unit strength is revealed only when the block is turned during combat or movement.

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