Board game, River Raisin: A Cold and Bitter Battle – 1813

River Raisin

A Cold and Bitter Battle – 1813


  A board game by Paul Rohrbaugh

 2 Players   90 - 150 minutes   Low 

  Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Card Drafting

  American Indian Wars, Napoleonic, Wargame

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Description

Dive into the chilly clash of 1813 with River Raisin: A Cold and Bitter Battle, a two‑player showdown that feels like you’re right in the middle of the Great Lakes warzone. Designed by Paul Rohrbaugh, the game blends dice‑rolling tension, a hexagon‑grid battlefield, and slick card drafting so you can shape your tactics on the fly without wading through a rule‑book marathon—learning the basics takes just a few minutes. Expect a solid 90‑to‑150 minutes of back‑and‑forth maneuvering, where every roll can tip the balance and every drafted card can turn a skirmish into a decisive strike. The mix of American Indian Wars flavor and Napoleonic wargame grit gives the conflict a rich historical vibe, while the streamlined rules keep the focus on fun, strategic duels. Whether you love gritty historical battles or just want a tight, replayable duel, this 2020 release serves up a cold, bitter bite of strategy you’ll want to taste again and again.