Washington's War
2 players • 120 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 2 players
- Playing time
- 120 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Washington's War plays 2 players, takes about 120 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Washington's War, designed by Mark Herman and published by GMT Games in 2008, is a card-driven wargame that simulates the American Revolutionary War. It evolved from the mechanics Herman originally developed for the classic title We the People, serving as a refinement of that earlier system to better capture the unique strategic dilemmas of the 18th-century conflict between the Continental Army and British forces.
The game is highly regarded for its elegant design, which balances military campaigning with the political necessity of securing colonial support. Herman aimed for a streamlined experience that emphasizes the tension of limited resources and the influence of political events, a direction that led to its reception as a benchmark in the historical wargaming community for its replayability and historical fidelity.
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About Washington's War
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How do you play Washington's War?
Washington's War is a board game for 2 players, running about 2 hours. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Washington's War for?
Washington's War is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Washington's War take to play?
A game of Washington's War is listed at about 2 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Washington's War for?
Washington's War lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Washington's War won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Washington's War lists Golden Geek Award for Best Wargame and Golden Geek Award for Best 2-Player Board Game.
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