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Alexandria, 1801
1996
Rules assistance for Alexandria, 1801
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Alexandria, 1801
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Alexandria, 1801 is a board game released in 1996 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jose Luis Arcon Dominguez and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
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About the game
Alexandria, 1801 is the first part of SimTac´s series "Battles of the Revolution & the Empire" on Tactical (battalion, squadron, battery) level and medium/low complexity. You get two Battles in this box : the Battle of Mandara fought on March 13th and the Battle of Canope was fought on March 21st 1801 between the French L´Armée d´Orient and the British Invasion Army under Sir Ralph Abercromby. The basic rules for this game/series are much easier and faster to learn and more simple as SimTac´s other series: "Battles of the Peninsular War" but you can play this game also with the more detailed rules of the Battles of the Peninsular War when you own Los Arapiles or Saguntum. The game contains: - one 24" x 20" mounted(!)map - 216 die- cut counter - 1 basic- and 1 special rulebook - two orders of battle, player-aid card, morale level charts - two ten-sided dice
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Questions and answers
Alexandria, 1801 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.
The listed playing time for Alexandria, 1801 is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alexandria, 1801 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alexandria, 1801 has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Alexandria, 1801 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. 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 Alexandria, 1801 are: Jose Luis Arcon Dominguez. 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 Alexandria, 1801 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.