Hammer of the Scots cover
2002BGG rank #793

Hammer of the Scots

by Tom Dalgliesh, Jerry Taylor · Columbia Games

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Players2
Time120–180m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Hammer of the Scots?

Hammer of the Scots brings the rebellion of the Braveheart, William Wallace, to life. As the English player, you seek to pacify Scotland by controlling all the important noble lords. The Scottish player also seeks the allegiance of nobles to support a difficult struggle for freedom. Hammer of the Scots will give you many hours of entertainment and insight into this fascinating period in history. Highlights Map board: Full-color (22" x 25") mapboard of Scotland and Northern England with heraldry of the important noble families. Wooden Blocks (24mm): 56 Hardwood counters including leaders, nobles, archers, knights, and infantry. 25 Event Cards Detailed Game Rules Two Scenarios: A campaign game plus two scenarios: Braveheart and The Bruce. Playable History: The rulebook is 8 pages. Games last from 2-4 hours.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area MovementCampaign / Battle Card DrivenDice RollingHand ManagementSecret Unit DeploymentSimulationSimultaneous Action Selection

On the shelf

Categories

MedievalWargame

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