Napoleon at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814
1978 · BGG
Avg rating
7.02
Bayes rating
5.65
Weight
3.48 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
264
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Description
"Napoleon at Bay" is a division level, two-player simulation of the Campaign of 1814 which was one of Napoleon's finest. He conducted this campaign with subtlety and lightning speed against heavy odds, attacking isolated enemy forces on advantageous terms. This game shows Napoleon's skill in a classic use of interior lines, shifting to engage the combined armies of Russia, Prussia and Austria. GAME SYSTEM: CAMPAIGNS System - Series 1X = 3,200m/hex, 1,000 men/SP, 2 days/turn. 1983 Edition: 260 counters (includes 18 blanks)
Mechanics
Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Simulation
Themes
Napoleonic
Publishers
Designers
Kevin Zucker