Description
The Battle of Rhode Island is volume 9 in GMT’s Battles of the American Revolution series by designer Mark S. Miklos. The map board depicts the northern half of the island including the fortified American positions around Butt's Hill. There are 64 America, British and Hessian combat units and leaders giving the game a counter density comparable to Saratoga in the series. Although the tactical situation is somewhat straightforward; Americans retreating and British pursuing primarily up two main roads, the nuanced play and game texture is like that found in all the games of the BoAR series.
To ensure replay-ability, each player has a unique deck of 26 Opportunity Cards that either enhance his side or diminish the enemy. Cards are drawn at-start and occasionally throughout play as governed by the turn track. There are also mechanisms for card draw tied to accumulated casualties or the possession of terrain objectives. Players may also spend Momentum to purchase additional cards.
The cards themselves may provide DRMs, adjustments to Army Morale, leader replacements, tactics advantages, step losses or step recovery, and additional units introduced into play among other outcomes. There is also the possibility of the game being extended one game turn into "night" wherein the British launch a surprise night attack.
There are only a handful of Exclusive Rules to provide chrome including a squadron of British warships which may conduct off-shore bombardment. Players familiar with the core game system will be off and running in no time.
COMPONENTS
- One 22" x 34" double-sided mounted mapboard (Battle of Rhode Island & Battle of Newport)
- One 22" x 34" double-sided unmounted mapsheet
- One full-size counter sheet
- One half-size counter sheet
- One Series Rule Book & One Exclusive Rule Book
- 52 Opportunity Cards & 16 Tactics Cards
- Two Player Aid Cards
- Two ten-sided dice
Additional Information
Players | 2 |
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Battle Of Rhode Island
Delivery Information
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2-7 working days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) |
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£30 - Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight £30 - Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland, Channel Isles, Scilly Isles and Isle of Man |
2-3 working days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) |
Courier Mainland UK Delivery (Mainland UK Only. Excludes Scottish Isles & Highlands, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man) |
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