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Rules assistance for Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879
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Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 is an expansion for The Sword and the Flame released in 2006 for 2–6 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Mark Fastoso and Roy Jones and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Measurement Movement.
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About the game
From the back of the book: Zulu War, 1879 features 11 action-packed historical scenarios from the British conquest of Zululand. Staunch British Redcoats, Colonial Cavalry, The Naval Brigade, Lancers, Highlanders and a host of Zulu warriors battle for the survival of one of Africa's premier native states. The scenarios: 1. Sihayo's Kraal - January, 1879 2. Isandlwana - January 22, 1879 3. Rorke's Drift - January 22, 1879 4. The Battle of iNyezane River - January 22, 1879 5. The Battle of iNtombi Drift - March 12, 1879 6. Hlobane - March 28, 1879 7. The Battle of Khambula - March 29, 1879 8. Gingindhlovu - April 2, 1879 9. The 17th Lancers at Zungeni - June 5, 1879 10. Across the White Mfolozi - July 3, 1879 11. Last Stand at Ulundi - July 4th, 1879 The scenarios are all organized to be played using The Sword and the Flame, but can easily be adapted to any rules set. Units are set at 8 figures instead of the traditional 20. This allows for faster play, greater flexibility and .. your 20-figure unit becomes 2½ units instantly! Play is on a 4' x 6' table. Give it a try! Other sections include: - History of the Zulu War - Information on the British and Zulu Armies - Bibliography - Revised Sword and the Flame charts
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Questions and answers
Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 supports 2–6 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 Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 is 180 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.
Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Measurement 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 credited designers of Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 are: Mark Fastoso and Roy Jones. 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 Colonial Campaigns: The Zulu War, 1879 as an expansion for The Sword and the Flame. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Sword and the Flame to use it. Check that your edition of The Sword and the Flame is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.