# We the People

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1993
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #2773
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 2.69 / 5
- **Designers**: Mark Herman
- **Artists**: Stephen Langmead, William B. T. Trego
- **Publishers**: The Avalon Hill Game Co
- **Categories**: Age of Reason, American Revolutionary War, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Action / Event, Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Simulation, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're a fan of historical wargames and love an innovative card-driven twist, We the People is a classic worth checking out. It's an intense strategic duel for two players!Innovative card mechanicStrategic depthGenerals are crucialHigh replayabilityEngaging historical themeTwo-player onlyInitial learning curveAbstract mapHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to relive the American Revolutionary War in a way you've never seen! We the People, released in 1993, was a game-changer in the wargaming world, kicking off a super popular trend. Forget traditional hex-based maps; here, the board is an abstract network of connected spaces, perfect for moving armies and vying for political control of provinces. Armies are streamlined, but the star of the show are the generals, whose combat and strategic ratings are crucial for success. 

And the icing on the cake? Conflict resolution doesn't just rely on dice luck, but on a deck of battle cards. This adds an incredible tactical layer, capturing the essence of combat without the frustration of skewed rolls. The pace of the game is dictated by strategy cards, which represent historical events of the Revolution, but with a special twist: each card has multiple uses, depending on who plays it. It's a strategic dance where every decision counts, and managing your hand of cards is the key to victory. If you enjoy a good wargame with an innovative card system and plenty of strategic depth, We the People is a treat!

## FAQ
### How many players can play We the People?
We the People is exclusively a two-player game, making it an excellent strategic duel!

### What is the average game duration?
A game of We the People typically lasts around 120 minutes, or two hours. Perfect for an afternoon of strategy.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
It's considered a medium-complexity game (BGG weight 2.69/5). While it has innovations, its rules are accessible for those with some wargaming experience.

### Does the game use dice to resolve combat?
Not just dice! It uses an innovative battle card system to resolve conflicts, which adds more strategy and reduces the pure randomness of dice.

### Is it necessary to know American Revolutionary history to play?
It's not strictly necessary, but having some historical knowledge will certainly enhance your experience and help contextualize the events and strategies.

### What are the main components of the game?
The game includes an abstract map of connected points, tokens representing armies and generals, and decks of strategy and battle cards.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It is highly recommended for fans of historical wargames looking for a two-player game with strategic depth, hand management, and an innovative card-driven combat system.