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Maori Wars: The New Zealand Land Wars, 1845-1872

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Maori Wars: The New Zealand Land Wars, 1845-1872
Rank #11769

Maori Wars: The New Zealand Land Wars, 1845-1872

2018

Designed by John Poniske

Published by Legion Wargames LLC

Rating
7.2
Weight
2.5/5
Description

maori war simulation principal uprising take place british colonial incursion native maori land north island new zealand conflict involve destruction numerous village pas strongly fortify village feature intricate trenchwork colonial settlement war introduce british wily wellarme enemy defense work strategy ambush surprise stymie scenario progress extent conflict british regular native bear australian troop new zealand militia enter ally increasingly tribe tend change side inopportune time support british come know queeniteshistorical scenario feature low counter density quick play time hour feature novel bushraiding rule allow maori player unit temporarily map location choice british player gain experience learn track tribe point enter battle unit bush maori resistance dependent village support fortify village fall british control resistance melt away random battle dispatch reflect historical circumstance event seek peace new religion concerned tribe force player deal new develop crisis english build fort penalize fortbuilding historically cause local uprising canoe gunboat allow rapid transport case gunboat waterborne artillery support standard british artillery cavalry introduce play minor support role terrain knowledge terrain maorirsquos secret weapon relative troop strength design allow possibility historical outcome proportionate historical strength overwhelming british superiority man firepower success maori force remarkablemap scale mile hexunit size battalionsstrength pointstime scale month turnfrom legion wargame website

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