Battle of Monongahela, 1755

The "Battle of Monogahela" is a low to moderate complexity tactical game set during the 18th century. It chronicles the British Army's march into Fort Duquesne in 1755. Can the French military hold its ground? The stage is set...

July 9, 1755- the French have built a fort called Fort Duquesne at a strategic location in British claimed territory. General Braddock has gathered a large force of British regulars and colonial militia to march through the wilderness and capture the fort. The British have to build a road as they go leaving them vulnerable to ambush. The French have collected a large force of Native American allies to teach the British about the new kind of warfare in North America.

The game takes about 90 minutes to play. One player commands the British forces and the other player commands the French forces. Cards vary the game play.