American History Lux

The Risks of American History

American History Lux, like Sillysoft's Lux Delux, uses the rules of Risk. But in this case, you play through a series of maps representing American wars (from the French and Indian War through the Iraq War), with armies and geography that shape the experience into a reasonable recreation of those wars. Not an intensive simulation, in other words, but something that does give a cool sense of historial progression. Before each level begins, you're presented with a little bit of information about the war (and a link to Wikipedia if you want to know more).

In other words, a fun little game in its own right, but more than that, something kids, at any event, might actually learn something from. Play it yourself, then give it to kids to play with.

The Developer Says

American History Lux is a computer strategy game that takes you through the wars that have shaped American History.

Learn Your American History
Start with the colonization of North America and the rise of the United States. Follow with the World Wars and US overseas campaigns. Every war comes as a realistic map outlining the important cities and geography of the time. Background information and links to full Wikipedia histories complete your interactive learning experience.

Difficult Enough For You
Four varying difficulty provide a good challenge for newcomers and experienced Luxers alike. Beat the game on General level and a special super-hard difficulty will unlock itself.

Unlimited Fun
The free American History Lux demo is limited to the first three wars. The cost to buy the full version is $20 US. Full registration gives you access to all the included maps throughout history.

Reviews:

"The atmosphere of American History Lux is truly epic, helped along by a grand musical score." Jay is Games

"Click the link, buy the game, it's only $20, even Pugilist can see the value....87.2%" Up All Night Gaming