Across the Andes

"In 1819 Simon Bolivar led his army across the Andes and began the campaign to liberate Colombia (New Granada) from Spanish rule." "He achieved his goal with the decisive battle of Boyaca. Simon Bolivar's rebel army launched a surprise attack which cut the royalist army in half as they crossed a bridge. The Spanish were routed, opening the road to Bogota. Battle of Boyaca Day is celebrated in Colombia every August 7." This miniatures wargame is intended for classroom use with two teams of students (grades 6-8). The game is designed to be played on a 7.5x5 foot table using 1/72 scale plastic miniatures mounted two per base, except for commanders which are mounted singly. Free print-and-play paper miniatures are also provided for use with the rules. Units portrayed in the game include infantry, cavalry, militia, rifles, and cannon.