Birth of a Nation

1982

Peter Hatton, Richard H. Berg

BGG Geek Rating

5.5

based on 45 ratings

BGG Average Rating

5.9

community average

BGG Ranking

#23525

all board games

Players

2-2

Weight

2.40/5.00

Playtime

240 min

Age

12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Ratio / Combat Results Table Grid Movement Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Dice Rolling Zone of Control Line of Sight Hexagon Grid Movement Points

📂 Categories

Wargame American Indian Wars Civil War American Revolutionary War Age of Reason

🏢 Publishers

3W (World Wide Wargames)

📖 About This Game

"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.