
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,006
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Pacific War 1942: Solitaire
- 1 player
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game
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War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game is a board game released in 2024 for 1 player, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
War of 1812 Solitaire places you in command of American forces trying to invade and occupy Canada. The British AI side defends the empire. Both sides have armies on fronts in play, ships on the Great Lakes and must deal with Native American warriors and their influence in the Northwest. —description from the publisher
War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game 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 War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game for ages 14 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.
War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game 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.
War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game are: Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie. 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 War of 1812: Solitaire Travel Game 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.