The American Revolution: 1775–1783
2 players • Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1972
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1972
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
The American Revolution: 1775–1783 plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
The American Revolution: 1775–1783 was published by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) in 1972 as part of the company's early efforts to popularize wargaming beyond the hobby's established enthusiast base. Designed by Redmond A. Simonsen and James F. Dunnigan, the game was intended to provide a comprehensive strategic simulation of the conflict, balancing military operations with the political realities of the colonial period. It emerged during a prolific era for SPI, where the firm sought to refine the hex-and-counter mechanics that defined tabletop tactical gaming at the time.
The game is often noted for its distinct aesthetic, which reflected Simonsen's commitment to clean, functional graphic design. By prioritizing readability and structural clarity in its maps and counters, SPI aimed to make complex historical simulation more accessible to players. While received as a significant mechanical achievement for its detail-oriented approach to the American theater, it occupies a specific niche in the history of board games as a representation of the mid-1970s push to standardize the rigorous wargaming experience.
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The American Revolution: 1775–1783 is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1972.
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