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The American Revolution 1775-1783

The American Revolution 1775-1783

1972·Jim Dunnigan

2 players
180 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

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SPI area-movement simulation of The American Revolution 1775-1783. 9-page rules folder, 255 counters, unmounted 17" x 22" paper map. Regions on the map consist of multiple movement areas, with terrain-dependent movement cost to enter an area. Counters are multiples of strength points, each strength point being equal to 500 men. No combat distinction between infantry and cavalry or between militia and regulars. Colonial militia appears at full force in a region whenever a British force enters it but can never leave the region. Tory militia appears once per region the first time British regulars enter, and they can be converted to regulars and leave the region, but will never reappear in that region once they've left. The British player wins by controlling regions whose victory point total exceeds the scenario requirement. Colonials win by winning three major battles, by winning two major battles while limiting the British player to less than half of the scenario victory point total, or by lasting to the end of 1783 without the British player winning. Multiple "what-if" situations are provided, with each one adjusting the British victory point level required to win. Many of these can be used in combination, resulting in moderate replay value.

The American Revolution 1775-1783

Which video should I watch for The American Revolution 1775-1783?

The American Revolution 1775-1783 has 2 videos from 1 creator: 2 playthroughs. They date from December 2025.

If you like it, try World War I: 1914-1918, PanzerBlitz, Panzergruppe Guderian and War in Europe (Second Edition), also by Jim Dunnigan.

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Play through of SPI "American Revolution" - Part 1Playthrough24:27

Play through of SPI "American Revolution" - Part 1

Gilbert Collins

Gilbert Collins

American Revolution - SPI - Play through Part 2Playthrough50:13

American Revolution - SPI - Play through Part 2

Gilbert Collins

Gilbert Collins

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About The American Revolution 1775-1783

From BoardGameGeek:

SPI area-movement simulation of The American Revolution 1775-1783. 9-page rules folder, 255 counters, unmounted 17" x 22" paper map. Regions on the map consist of multiple movement areas, with terrain-dependent movement cost to enter an area. Counters are multiples of strength points, each strength point being equal to 500 men. No combat distinction between infantry and cavalry or between militia and regulars. Colonial militia appears at full force in a region whenever a British force enters it but can never leave the region. Tory militia appears once per region the first time British regulars enter, and they can be converted to regulars and leave the region, but will never reappear in that region once they've left. The British player wins by controlling regions whose victory point total exceeds the scenario requirement. Colonials win by winning three major battles, by winning two major battles while limiting the British player to less than half of the scenario victory point total, or by lasting to the end of 1783 without the British player winning. Multiple "what-if" situations are provided, with each one adjusting the British victory point level required to win. Many of these can be used in combination, resulting in moderate replay value.

Designer

Jim Dunnigan

Artists

Alonzo Chappel, Redmond A. Simonsen

Publisher

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Categories

Age of ReasonAmerican Revolutionary WarWargame

Mechanics

Area MovementDice RollingCampaign GameSimulation
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