Trying Men's Souls

The Campaign for New York, August-October 1776

A board game by Paul Rohrbaugh

1 - 2 Players 45 - 240 minutes Unknown

Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid

American Revolutionary War, Wargame

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Description

Imagine stepping onto a hex‑covered battlefield in August 1776, where you and a friend (or just yourself) become the commanders of the frantic New York campaign. Trying Men’s Souls packs the drama of the American Revolutionary War into a fast‑learned, dice‑and‑chit‑pull system that lets you decide if the Continental Army holds the line or the British push in. Designed by Paul Rohrbaugh and fresh off the 2026 press, the game runs anywhere from a quick 45‑minute skirmish to an epic 4‑hour showdown, but the rules are so simple you’ll be rolling and moving before you’ve even finished the coffee. Whether you love gritty historical wargames or just want a tense two‑player duel with plenty of “what‑if” twists, this hex‑grid adventure makes the struggle for New York feel alive, chaotic, and downright fun.