French vs United States

French

Start worth 1,290 · 5 Coureur des Bois, 3 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 1 Native Scout

Civilization bonus: Begins with a Native Scout. Trains Coureurs des Bois instead of Settlers. Royal guard units: Skirmisher (Voltigeurs), Cuirassier (Gendarmes) Unique units: Coureurs des Bois and Cuirassier

United States

Start worth 1,300 · 4 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 6 Settler, 1 Collection of Books, 1 General

Civilization bonus: Minutemen levies can be called repeatedly from Town Centers and Outposts. Unlocks two Factory cards in the Industrial Age. Culture Bonus: Starts with a General who can plant an Inspiring Flag and build Forts instead of Town Centers. Advances in Age by choosing a Federal State that unlocks two powerful unique cards. Has access to Saloons, Sloops, Steamers, and unique Outlaws. National guard units: State Militia (Volunteer) Unique units: Carbine Cavalry, Minuteman, State Militia, Regular, Sharpshooter, Gatling Gun Unique buildings: Can build a Meeting House and a State Capitol which may train Construction Wagons or research unique improvements.