Remember the Maine! The Spanish-American War, 1898
1986 · BGG
Avg rating
6.79
Bayes rating
5.55
Weight
2.81 (Medium)
Players
2
Playtime
4 hr
Ratings count
103
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Description
Strategy & Tactics magazine #108. Simulation of the Spanish - American War. There are 2 levels to the game : Strategic naval with area movement and operational land game with hex maps. Several introductory scenarios cover the naval battle at Santiago and land battles for San Juan Hill and the assault on Havana. The Campaign rules are separate, so it's possible to get accustomed to the game systems before attempting it. Some important factors are coal supply, blockade, torpedo attacks, naval search, bombardment, amphibious landings, yellow fever, and morale.
Mechanics
Area Movement Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid
Themes
Nautical Post-Napoleonic
Publishers
Designers
Vance von Borries