Cover art for Napoleon's First Battles

Napoleon's First Battles

1993 · BGG
Avg rating
5.73
Bayes rating
5.51
Weight
2.23 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
78

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Description

Napoleon's First Battles simulates four early battles from the French Republican era, namely, "Montenotte", "Arcola", "The Pyramids" and "Marengo".

There are a basic and an advanced game. The wargame utilises the standard CRT (Assault Combat Result Table) which includes disruption. An elan rating is included to show the capability of a unit to close with the enemy in battle.

A separate artillery bombardment table is utilized to show the effects of artillery.

Contents:
1 standard rules booklet
400 double sided die counters
2 17"x22" maps
1 six sided die

Playing Time = 1 to 2 hours
Complexity = Low
Solitaire Suitability = High



Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Zone of Control

Themes

Napoleonic

Publishers

Decision Games (I)

Designers

Joseph Miranda