
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,533
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Hold the Line
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2008

2005
Rules assistance for Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Grant Wylie, Mike Wylie, and Matt Burchfield and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Modular Board.
From the publisher's website: Clash For A Continent is our exciting game on the American Revolution and French & Indian War. This game features 15 scenarios covering the battles that forged the nation. Map boards and terrain tiles so you can play the scenarios included as well as design your own favorites. Pieces represent the British, American, French, and Indians that were prominent in the battles. For each battle the commanders are rated for their leadership capabilities and this plays a vital role in the ability to move and control your forces on board. Dragoons, artillery, Indians, light infantry, militia, and various other pieces are present to perform their historic roles in battle. The game box features the artwork of renowned historical artist Don Troiani. Can you as Braddock and Washington outwit the French and Indian ambush on the forest trail to Fort Duquesne? As Tarleton can you slash through Morgans lines at Cowpens? The decisions are yours………… Game includes box, map, hardwood wooden counters, labels, rules, dice, and scenario book. French & Indian War Scenarios: Fort Duquesne, 17 July 1755 Battle of Lake George, 8 September 1755 Ticonderoga, 8 July 1758 Quebec, 13 September 1759 Bushy Run, 5-6 August 1763 American Revolutionary War: Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775 Oriskany, 6 August 1777 Brandywine, 11 September 1777 Saratoga (Freeman's Farm), 19 September 1777 Germantown, 4 October 1777 Camden, 16 August 1780 Cowpens, 17 January 1781 Guilford Courthouse, 15 March 1781 Green Springs, 6 July 1781 Yorktown Redoubts 9 & 10, 14-15 October 1781
Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War supports 2–4 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 Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War is 30 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 Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War 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.
Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War belongs to these categories: Wargame, Age of Reason, and American Revolutionary War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Modular Board. 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 credited designers of Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War are: Grant Wylie, Mike Wylie, and Matt Burchfield. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Clash for a Continent: Battles of the American Revolution and French & Indian War 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.