2012 · Napoleonic

Mr. Madison's War: The Incredible War of 1812

Simulates the War of 1812 campaigns on a large map covering northern New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Upper and Lower Canada. Players command named regiments, militia, Native units and individual warships on the Great Lakes as they contest territory and supply lines between 1812–1814. Actions are driven by a 110‑card deck that allows movement, combat and historical events while awarding points for played events. Over 200 counters represent units and leaders; play uses a card‑driven system and a Combat Results Table resolved via player aids and a 20‑page rulebook. Victory is scored by gaining and holding enemy territory while protecting one’s own.

groupPlayers

2

schedulePlaying time

150–240 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

2.7 / 5