Saratoga

Saratoga is a turn-based strategy wargame for one or two players, focused on the Battle of Saratoga on September 19, 1777, a turning point in the American Revolution. It is Volume I of the Great Battles of the American Revolution series, designed by Mark Miklos and published by GMT Games. You can play against the AI or battle another player online.

Scenarios and forces

Three scenarios let you explore alternate histories, including what might have happened if the British had counterattacked the next day or if Benedict Arnold had been free to attack. Each side has a historically accurate order of battle, with units whose capabilities reflect the historical record.

Turns and combat

The game uses a hexagonal map styled after traditional wargaming board games, with markers representing units. Players take turns, with the first player determined by the scenario or at random. On your turn, you maneuver your units and then engage in combat.

Combat is resolved with die rolls modified by terrain, nearby leaders and the abilities of the units involved. A press-your-luck mechanic lets you spend momentum to modify die rolls or, in some cases, reroll dice.