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The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864
2009
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- 1–2 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
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The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 is a board game released in 2009 for 1–2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Taylor (I) and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Michael Taylor's "Indian Wars of the American West" series starts with "Volume I - The Battle of Adobe Walls" ("Vol. II - Rosebud" and "Vol. III Battle of the Little Bighorn", will both being re-released from their original DTP versions as boxed games with EasyPunch die-cut counters). Also known as the First Battle of Adobe Walls (November 26, 1864), it was one of the largest battles between U.S. and Great Plains Indians. Kit Carson was given command of the US forces, and his mission was to find the Comanche and Kiowa winter camps and eliminate this threat to the settlers that were moving into and through this area of the Texas panhandle. Adobe Walls shares many similarities with Little Bighorn. The battle features a famous US leader in Kit Carson, attacking a large Indian camp along a river with a much smaller US force. He is also temporarily separated from the pack train, and the size of the Indian force was greatly underestimated. "The Battle of Adobe Walls" adds a new weapon to the series, the Mountain Howitzer. Although short in range it was a very powerful weapon and it had a huge psychological impact on the Indian warriors who faced it. The game features: • Kit Carson and Chief Dohausen • Mountain Howitzers • Comanches and Kiowas • Infantry, Cavalry, and Scouts • 2 separate Indian camps Game scale Each combat unit represents: - one US Cavalry company - approximately 100 Indians - individual leader Each hex equals 1/4 mile across. Each game turn represents 20 minutes. This wargame is part of a series: The Battle of Rosebud Creek, The Battle of the Little Bighorn, and The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Legion Wargames LLC
- Khyber Pass Games
Questions and answers
The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 supports 1–2 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 The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 is 360 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 The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 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.
The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 belongs to these categories: Wargame, American West, and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid 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 The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 are: Michael Taylor (I). 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 The Battle of Adobe Walls, November 25, 1864 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.