Alexander at Waterloo

Alexander at Waterloo supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.

Alexander at Waterloo has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.

Alexander at Waterloo belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.

The credited designers of Alexander at Waterloo are: Andy Nunez. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.

The catalogue lists Alexander at Waterloo as an expansion for La Bataille de Mont Saint Jean. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need La Bataille de Mont Saint Jean to use it. Check that your edition of La Bataille de Mont Saint Jean is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.