Flintlock and Tomahawk: A King Philip's War Board Game
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Description
New England, 1675. It is a generation after the Pilgrims first landed at Plymouth Rock. Native Americans and Puritan colonists live side by side, but any goodwill that once existed between them has now totally dissolved. War is inevitable, and each side considers the other to be an existential threat. It is a fight to the death - it is King Philip's War, a tragic conflict that will be known to posterity as the bloodiest war per capita in American history.
Flintlock and Tomahawk is a turn-based strategy game in the tradition of Axis and Allies, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, and the Total War video game series. In the game, you take command of an English or Native faction during King Philip's War, each with their own unique special abilities, advantages, and weaknesses.
Win by conquering your enemies and becoming the dominant power in New England. Victory will not come easily. Your most carefully laid schemes could be foiled by desertion, disease, political intrigue, and more – you may even be accused of witchcraft!
The combat system is ruthless and gameplay is cutthroat. Alliances will be broken. Friendships will be tested. And the suspense won't let up until the very last turn.
If you're more of a visual learner, this video may help you get the hang of Flintlock and Tomahawk. Skip to 22:25 to see three battle playthroughs showcasing the game's unique combat mechanics.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Six-Fold Game Board | 1 |  |
| Pawn Sticker Set | 1 set of 6 pawn stickers |  |
| Large Circle Chit Set | 1 set of 79 large circle chits |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 10 cards |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 5 cards |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 5 cards |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 5 cards |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 5 cards |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 5 cards |  |
| US Game Deck | 1 deck of 5 cards |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 3 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | January 26, 2020 |
| Edition | Second |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Historic Military American Indian Wars War Gamer Area Control Game of Thrones |
Why buy this?
- High Replay Value!
- Six Playable Factions With Unique Special Abilities!
- Rigorously Researched, Historically Accurate!
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Notes
- This game does not come in a box.
- This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.
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Ratings and Reviews
Every game I play stays tense until the very end . The war goes back and forth as some surefire wins turn into stalemates and some surefire losses turn into hope. The key to the tensions is that the g...
This game is legitimately fantastic. It has the tactical fun of a game like Risk or Axis and Allies but manages to correct one of the major issues with those kinds of games, turn length, making this g...
Fun, intricate, historically accurate game. Lots of thought clearly went into it, and the rules are modeled on some classics like Axis & Allies and Twilight Struggle so it plays great. Highly recommen...
