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Hammer of the Scots

Hammer of the Scots 2002

Design Tom Dalgliesh , Jerry Taylor Art Karim Chakroun , Mark Churms , Tom Dalgliesh +1 more Publisher Columbia Games
7.5 /10
BGG rating
#812
BGG rank
3.0
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
120–180
Minutes
12
Age
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About the Game

Hammer of the Scots brings the rebellion of the Braveheart, William Wallace, to life. As the English player, you seek to pacify Scotland by controlling all the important noble lords. The Scottish player also seeks the allegiance of nobles to support a difficult struggle for freedom. Hammer of the Scots will give you many hours of entertainment and insight into this fascinating period in history.

Highlights

Map board: Full-color (22" x 25") mapboard of Scotland and Northern England with heraldry of the important noble families. Wooden Blocks (24mm): 56 Hardwood counters including leaders, nobles, archers, knights, and infantry. 25 Event Cards Detailed Game Rules Two Scenarios: A campaign game plus two scenarios: Braveheart and The Bruce. Playable History: The rulebook is 8 pages. Games last from 2-4 hours.

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Categories
Medieval Wargame
Mechanics
Area Movement Campaign / Battle Card Driven Dice Rolling Hand Management Secret Unit Deployment Simulation Simultaneous Action Selection
BGG ratings
4,269 · geek rating 6.77
BGG data
refreshed Sep 7, 2026

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