Bayonets & Tomahawks: The French and Indian War

Bayonets & Tomahawks is a two-player grand strategic game depicting the French & Indian War, which raged from 1755 to 1760 and in which France’s North American empire was conquered. One player controls the British; the other controls the French and most Indian units. Fluid yet rich gameplay ensures fun for players of all experience levels. Indian diplomacy, raids, construction, naval operations, breaching of fortresses are all included to immerse players in every aspect of the eighteenth-century colonial frontier.

The game is quite suitable for solitaire play. It is also possible to play in teams to relive the historic pains of shared command. Depending on the scenario, Bayonets & Tomahawks can last one or more in-game Years. Each Year contains nine Action Rounds as well as three administrative Logistics Rounds. During Action Rounds, players play cards to perform Actions and historical Events. Victory Points, accumulated by capturing and Raiding enemy spaces, determine victory.

• 22" x 34" mounted map
  
• 54 cards: 21 British, 21 French and 12 Indian
  
• 135 unit counters
• 8 Commanders: 4 French and 4 British
• 17 Vagaries of War tokens
• 1 small fabric bag
• 6 custom dice
• 1 sheet of markers
• 1 Player Aid sheet
• 4 Scenario Information sheets
• 1 Indian Setup sheet
• Rulebook and playbook