Quebec 1759 (block wargame)

The game uses wooden blocks set on their edge rather than the more traditional cardboard counters, unique for a wargame in 1972.

In 1759, as part of the French and Indian War, British general James Wolfe, using British soldiers and elements of the Royal Navy, attempted to conquer the citadel of Quebec, which was defended by French forces under the command of General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm.

[2] The game includes: The British set up all their land units on the Ile d'Orleans, and all their ships in the Bason.

If a player retreats, the non-retreating army's reserve units triple their CV and fire one final volley.

In 1983 Gamma Two changed its name to Columbia Games and moved across the border to Blaine, Washington,[4] where it continued to sell Quebec 1759, updating the box cover several times, most lately in 2009,[5] but leaving the rules unchanged.

The review also complimented the production values, calling it "a beautifully produced game", and concluding "It makes up in playability what it loses in realism or complexity.

"[6] Two issue later, Terry Donnelly noted that "the very simplicity of it enables one to focus on the strategic and historical aspects without wasting mental energy on the framework of the game."

Donnelly also appreciated the brevity of the game, pointing out that, "it can be played in less than an hour and thus is considerably more versatile in company.

Its simplicity and visual appeal also make it possible to find opponents among people who would never submit to a game of Anzio or PanzerBlitz."

Donnelly concluded with a positive recommendation, saying, "The game has a very nice balance of strategy and tactics, of skill and chance, and of realism and fun.