New York, 1776: The British are here! Continental agents must infiltrate Occupied New York to rescue America's first spy Nathan Hale! Take on the Redcoats in this Revolutionary Adventure!
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The year is 1776, and New York is under British occupation! From Washingtons base in Harlem Heights, an elite band of irregulars known as Knowltons Rangers must infiltrate the city to recover a missing spy- none other than Nathan Hale! In this Nations & Cannons game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats and more!
The British Are Coming: Using TTRPGs to Teach History
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How can educators bridge the game table and the classroom? Join a panel of designers and educators in discussion on the trials and triumphs of gaming as education.
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What are the best practices, challenges, pitfalls, and rewards of using tabletop roleplaying to help students learn history, think critically, and build curiosity? Join Patrick Mooney (Lead Designer of Nations & Cannons), professional educator Mollie Brewsaugh, and others in discussion about the trials and triumphs of gaming as education.
The Confederation Breaks: The Haudenosaunee Civil War
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Tensions between the Mohawk and Oneida nations are at a boiling point, with an assassin at large! Find the killer before civil war erupts among the Haudenosaunee. A Revolutionary adventure.
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Summer, 1777: As the Revolutionary War enters the Mohawk Valley, two Haudenosaunee nationsthe Oneida and the Mohawkfind themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. With an attempted murder on a critical Oneida leader, tensions threaten to erupt into an all-out civil war. Enlist allies, investigate clues, and track down the culprit in this historical whodunit! In this Nations & Cannons game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats and more!
The Confederation Breaks: The Haudenosaunee Civil War (Play with the Designer)
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Tensions between the Mohawk and Oneida nations are at a boiling point, with an assassin at large! Find the killer before civil war erupts among the Haudenosaunee. A Revolutionary adventure.
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Play With the Designer sessions come with your choice of a signed Nations & Cannons book (including the new The American Crisis) or a 36 x 27 cloth map from the era! Play With games are run by the writers who created Nations & Cannons. Summer, 1777: As the Revolutionary War enters the Mohawk Valley, two Haudenosaunee nationsthe Oneida and the Mohawkfind themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. With an attempted murder on a critical Oneida leader, tensions threaten to erupt into an all-out civil war. Enlist allies, investigate clues, and track down the culprit in this historical whodunit! In this game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats!
The Confederation Breaks: The Haudenosaunee Civil War (Play with the Designer)
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Tensions between the Mohawk and Oneida nations are at a boiling point, with an assassin at large! Find the killer before civil war erupts among the Haudenosaunee. A Revolutionary adventure.
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Play With the Designer sessions come with your choice of a signed Nations & Cannons book (including the new The American Crisis) or a 36 x 27 cloth map from the era! Play With games are run by the writers who created Nations & Cannons. Summer, 1777: As the Revolutionary War enters the Mohawk Valley, two Haudenosaunee nationsthe Oneida and the Mohawkfind themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. With an attempted murder on a critical Oneida leader, tensions threaten to erupt into an all-out civil war. Enlist allies, investigate clues, and track down the culprit in this historical whodunit! In this game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats!!
The Winter War: Death at Valley Forge (Play with the Designer)
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Murder! Death and conspiracy plague the Continental Army as the bitter cold sets in. Can you solve the mystery of Valley Forge in time to save the Patriot cause? A Revolutionary adventure.
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Play With the Designer sessions come with your choice of a signed Nations & Cannons book (including the new book The American Crisis) or a 36 x 27 cloth map from the era! Play With games are run by the writers who created Nations & Cannons. It is the Continental Armys most desperate hour. The battered Americans have retreated to the frostbitten hollow of Valley Forge. Beyond the hunger and bitter cold, something sinister seems to be afoot- disappearances, poisonings, and conspiracies face the characters as they rush to unravel the mystery before its too late! In this Nations & Cannons game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats and more!
The Winter War: Death at Valley Forge (Play with the Designer)
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Murder! Death and conspiracy plague the Continental Army as the bitter cold sets in. Can you solve the mystery of Valley Forge in time to save the Patriot cause? A Revolutionary adventure.
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Play With the Designer sessions come with your choice of a signed Nations & Cannons book (including the new book The American Crisis) or a 36 x 27 cloth map from the era! Play With games are run by the writers who created Nations & Cannons. It is the Continental Armys most desperate hour. The battered Americans have retreated to the frostbitten hollow of Valley Forge. Beyond the hunger and bitter cold, something sinister seems to be afoot- disappearances, poisonings, and conspiracies face the characters as they rush to unravel the mystery before its too late! In this Nations & Cannons game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats and more!
The British are coming! The ragtag militia in Boston is under threat as a fearsome force of redcoat grenadiers storms the Patriot lines! Can you repulse the enemy in this Revolutionary adventure?
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Its summer, 1776. While the Patriots outside Boston have the British garrison under siege, most of the ragtag militia stationed on Bunker (and Breeds) Hill has never fired a shot in anger. As the redcoats prepare a fearsome sortie, it falls to you to extract key intelligence before all hell breaks loose! In this Nations & Cannons game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats and more!
Whites of Their Eyes: The Battle of Bunker Hill (Play with the Designer)
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The British are coming! The ragtag militia in Boston is under threat as a fearsome force of redcoat grenadiers storms the Patriot lines! Can you repulse the enemy in this Revolutionary adventure?
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Play With the Designer sessions come with your choice of a signed Nations & Cannons book (including the new The American Crisis) or a 36 x 27 cloth map from the era! Play With games are run by the writers who created Nations & Cannons. Its summer, 1776. While the Patriots outside Boston have the British garrison under siege, most of the ragtag militia stationed on Bunker (and Breeds) Hill has never fired a shot in anger. As the redcoats prepare a fearsome sortie, it falls to you to extract key intelligence before all hell breaks loose! In this Nations & Cannons game, you will play as a 4th-level, historically-sourced character from the American Revolution; complete with new rules for black powder firearms, period-appropriate Backgrounds, and brand-new classes and subclasses. Take on the Redcoats and more!
Nations & Cannons: A Revolutionary History Toolkit
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This event is geared towards educators, historians, and others- join our Educational Liaisons and designers in previewing historically sourced RPG material that can be used in educational settings!
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At Nations & Cannons/Flagbearer Games, we use tabletop role-playing games as a vehicle to tell Revolutionary stories straight from the pages of history! Researched in intricate detail, our content is intended to simulate life during the Revolutionary conflict in colonial America. Our product can be an immersive tool for educators and more to teach civics and hands-on history lessons, offering a window into the lives of the men and women who risked everything to fight for their independence. We are looking to partner with educators and historians to help bring Nations & Cannons to schools, museums, and community organizations, including historical reenactment and immersive learning spaces. Come join us and find out more about how Role-playing Games can expand your toolkit and immerse students and the public in history!