Hougoumont
Published 1991
Hougomont is a tactical level simulation of the fight for Hougomont chateau during the battle of Waterloo. Game scale : each hex is 25 yards, each turn 10 mins of real time, each unit is a company. Movement and combat is combined into action points. Non-phasing player has the option to react resulting in "Boom & Zoom" tactics. Victory revolves around the capture of Hougomont. Rules include climbing walls, breaking and barring doors, howitzers and command control.
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Game Info
- Players
- 1-2 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Medium — 2.6/5
- Year
- 1991
- BGG Rating
- 6.59
- BGG Rank
- #13270
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Hougoumont supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Hougoumont takes about 120 minutes.
Hougoumont has a complexity rating of 2.60/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Hougoumont is 12+.
Hougoumont has a rating of 6.59/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 118 ratings. It is ranked #13270 overall.
Hougoumont was designed by Ralph Braun, Shawn McEvoy. It was published in 1991.