Song of Drums and Shakos*

Load your musket! Players engage in fast-paced skirmishes set in the Napoleonic era, based on the mechanics of the popular game. Assemble your troops, deploy your soldiers, and fire volleys at the enemy. When the moment arrives, fix bayonets and charge!

The game includes three scenarios and features an elegant system where tactical decisions matter. It accommodates individual models of any scale and represents all major troop types with over 160 profiles. The gameplay is straightforward, allowing for small table setups and accommodating two or more players in about 30-45 minutes.

Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

  • 2 - 8 Players
  • 45 Minutes
  • Easy to learn

We like Song of Drums and Shakos so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025

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