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Birth of a Nation
1982 · BGG
Avg rating
5.87
Bayes rating
5.51
Weight
2.40 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
4 hr
Ratings count
45
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Description
"Birth of a Nation" first published in The Wargamer Magazine (#18) Jan-Feb 1982, is a two-player company level wargame simulation of the battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga), Sept. 19, 1777. Points are awarded to the British player for Victory point hexes occupied and for un-demoralized units. The number of points gained determines the level of victory for both sides.
Mechanics
Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Line of Sight Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Zone of Control
Themes
Age of Reason American Indian Wars American Revolutionary War
Publishers
Designers
Peter Hatton Richard H. Berg