Napoleon's First Battles

Published 1993

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

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Napoleonic Wargame

Designers

Joseph Miranda

Publishers

Decision Games (I)
Napoleon's First Battles

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.23/5
Year
1993
BGG Rating
5.73
BGG Rank
#23594
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Napoleon's First Battles supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Napoleon's First Battles takes about 180 minutes.
Napoleon's First Battles has a complexity rating of 2.23/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Napoleon's First Battles is 12+.
Napoleon's First Battles has a rating of 5.73/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 80 ratings. It is ranked #23594 overall.
Napoleon's First Battles was designed by Joseph Miranda. It was published in 1993.