The Battle for Rhode Island & Newport

The main scenario focuses on the Battle of Rhode Island, where American forces under John Sullivan withdrew from the siege of Newport and faced pursuing British and Hessian troops under General Pigot. The situation is straightforward on the surface—withdrawal, pursuit, delaying actions, and a prepared American line—but the system adds plenty of tactical nuance.

This volume also includes a hypothetical Battle of Newport scenario, exploring what might have happened if the French army had remained and joined the Americans in a direct assault on British-held Newport.

Opportunity Cards add replayability and uncertainty, giving each side ways to affect morale, tactics, casualties, reinforcements, and battlefield momentum. A small set of exclusive rules adds historical flavor, including British naval bombardment.

This is a strong choice for players who enjoy the Battles of the American Revolution system and want a mix of historical battle and plausible what-if scenario in one box.

Contents include: double-sided mounted mapboard, bonus unmounted map, 176 counters, series and exclusive rulebooks, opportunity and tactics cards, player aid cards, and two ten-sided dice.