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1812 - The Invasion of Canada

Published by: Academy Games Game Design: Beau Beckett and Jeph Stahl
Historic Overview: Cheryl MacDonald Area Control Game for 2-5 Players: Cooperative Play
Play Time: .5 to 2 hours depending on the scenario played.Ages: 10+

The year is 1812. Great Britain and her allies are battling Napoleon for control of Europe. In response to British seizure of American ships and goods, the young United States declares war on Britain and invades Canada. You and up to 4 other players take command of the armies of the British Redcoats, Canadian Militia, and Native Americans, or of the American Regulars and American Militia to decide the fate of the Americas. The action takes place on a huge historically accurate map that spans the United States and Canada from Detroit to Montreal. Players from each faction cooperate to gain control of key towns and forts.

1812 features fast, intuitive and fun gameplay that involves teamwork and strategic planning in a historic and educational setting. This is THE GAME for people who want an enjoyable and manageable introduction to historic/conflict based games.

In 1812 - The Invasion of Canada, players take on one of the roles of the major factions that took part in the War of 1812. On the British side these are represented by the British Regulars (Redcoats), Canadian Militia and Native Americans; and the American Regular Army and American Militia comprise the American players. Players for each side will cooperate with each other in order to plan and conduct their campaigns. Each side will attempt to capture Objective Areas on the map. When a truce is called, the side that controls the most enemy Objective Areas wins.

1812 - The Invasion of Canada Gameplay
    Game includes:
  • 1 - Mounted Map 950 x 480mm
  • 60 - Cards
  • 160 - Wooden Cube Units
  • 5 - Sets of Custom Battle Dice and Turn Order Markers
  • 20 - Control Markers and a Round Marker Pawn
  • 1 - Rulebook (5 pages), 3 Campaigns and a full historical overview of the campaign.
I picked up a copy of 1812 at Cold Wars in Lancaster last weekend. You gave my sons and me a quick demo that totally sold me. We have played a few games and love it. It is sooo replayable that it is amazing. As soon as a game is done, we flip around and try it again. So far the Brits have quite a run going on in the house. They are undefeated in every scenario. I took it to work and explained it there in a few minutes. Again-really popular. We are really looking forward to new releases in the series. Thanks!
- Steve Hanzelman

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1812 Review

This week-end, with my son (12 years old), we played both the introductory scenario as well as the full campaign.
1812 is an awesome game and we both enjoyed it very much.
The production value is incredible, the history (I feel like I know so much more now about the 1812 war), the game mechanics and feel, the gameplay, everything is top notch.
This is my first "Academy Game" but I can guarantee you that it is not the last one.
-Regards, Guillaume M.

Game Designer Story

Grimsby man designs War of 1812 board game

There has been much debate over who won the War of 1812. Especially now, with the anniversary of the war between the United States and the British Empire in full swing. Imagine being able to solve the 200-year mystery and even change the outcome in the process...Read Story

Academy Games Catalogue - Fall 2011

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