1777: The Year of the Hangman
- Designer Ed Wimble
- Publisher Clash of Arms Games
- Illustration Terry Leeds
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The game simulates the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War, with battles across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Players command brigades and divisions on a hex grid map, fighting for control of the American capital. The game uses daily turns divided into movement pulses and dice rolls to resolve combat, offering strategic challenges through historical scenarios ranging from short battles to the full campaign.
Who Is This Game For?
1777: The Year of the Hangman targets experienced players interested in complex historical wargames. With a playtime of about 5 hours, patience and prior knowledge of war simulations are necessary. The game is strictly for two players and demands familiarity with detailed rule systems.
How It Works
The game uses a hexagon grid map scaled at two miles per hex. Players move brigades and divisions, each representing roughly 200 men, through daily turns split into several movement pulses. Dice rolling resolves combat and other outcomes, combining tactical decisions with historical accuracy in simulation.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ed Wimble, the game was nominated in 2002 for the Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Wargame Graphics. Its detailed simulation of the Philadelphia campaign and combination of dice rolling with hex grid mechanics distinguish it. It belongs to the Country: USA family of historical wargames.
Awards
- 2002 Charles S. Roberts Best Wargame Graphics — Nominated
Pro
- Historically detailed simulation of the Philadelphia campaign
- Deep tactical decisions through dice rolling and hex grid
- Extensive scenarios with variable playtime
- Nominated for Charles S. Roberts Best Wargame Graphics 2002
Contra
- Very long playtime of about 5 hours
- Only for 2 players
- High complexity requires prior experience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game covers the American Revolution in 1777, focusing on the Philadelphia campaign with battles in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania over control of the American capital.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to learn the rules and start with shorter scenarios to understand the mechanics better.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
The game is designed exclusively for 2 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The playtime is about 300 minutes, or roughly 5 hours, including setup and rule explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
It targets experienced wargamers familiar with complex simulations and strategy.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of detailed historical simulation of the Philadelphia campaign with dice rolling on a hex grid makes it unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to high complexity and long playtime, it is less suitable for families with younger players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of dice rolling with hexagon grid and historical campaign simulation is central.
Fazit
1777: The Year of the Hangman is recommended for players ready to engage in a long, in-depth historical simulation. Its complexity and duration make it less suitable for casual gamers.
