- BGG rank
- BGG #2,219
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Wooden Ships & Iron Men
- 2 players
- 60–300 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 1974
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,468
- BGG rating
- 4.4
1776: The Birth Of A Nation
1974
Rules assistance for 1776: The Birth Of A Nation
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for 1776: The Birth Of A Nation
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1776: The Birth Of A Nation is a board game released in 1974 for 2–8 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Track Movement.
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About the game
The object of this game is to assume the identity of a famous American Colonist and collect bounty, money and signatures for the Declaration of Independence. This is done through a series of reenactments of historical events from the landing of the Pilgrims through the American Revolution User review: Players start the game with an Identity Card. This tells the player who that person is during the game and what victory conditions must be met in order to win: the number of Signature Cards, bounty units and amount of money. Players also start with $5000 and a pawn on Independence Hall. In turn, players will roll the dice and follow the instructions on whatever space the pawn lands. A player who lands on another player’s space sends the latter player to stock where that player must lose one turn. Players are free to barter Signature Cards, bounty units, and money amongst themselves. Every time a player passes Independence Hall that player gets $1000. A player who reaches Independence Hall with the assigned requirements is the winner.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Reiss Games
Questions and answers
1776: The Birth Of A Nation supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 1776: The Birth Of A Nation is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 1776: The Birth Of A Nation for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
1776: The Birth Of A Nation has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
1776: The Birth Of A Nation belongs to these categories: Political, Age of Reason, and American Revolutionary War. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Track Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists 1776: The Birth Of A Nation as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.