If you enjoy historical wargames with a good dose of strategy that don't overwhelm you with convoluted rules, Wilderness War is a sure bet! It captures the theme of the French and Indian War and delivers a tense and immersive experience.
- Well-represented historical theme
- Engaging card mechanics
- Balanced complexity
- Excellent for two players
- Requires English reading
- Games can be lengthy
- Initial learning curve
About the game
What you do in a play session
The map is point-to-point, stretching from Northern Virginia to Canada, and you'll have to defend your lands, raid the enemy, build fortifications in the wilderness, recruit Native American allies (the French can have up to 16 different tribes!), besiege forts, and deal with events happening in Europe that are completely out of your control. The strategy cards are the heart of the game, driving campaigns and bringing historical events and personalities into the match. The French start with the advantage, using guerrilla tactics and Native allies to hold the line. The British, with more troops and resources, gain strength as the game progresses, focusing on sieges and decisive battles. It's a race against time and the enemy to see who dominates North America. If you enjoy wargames with a strong historical flavor and mechanics that make you think, Wilderness War is for you!
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In English
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WW - intro
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Wilderness War - 'la guerre de la conquête'
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Wilderness War - part of the first 'world war'
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final thoughts and score
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an issue of land ownership
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Wilderness War - Extended Example of Play (Part 1)
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Faction Function | British Strategies & Considerations
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Faction Function | French Strategies & Considerations
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'the paths of glory lead but to the grave'
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Wilderness War - Extended Example of Play (Part 2)
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