
- BGG rank
- BGG #264
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Toy Battle
- 2 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2025

Expansion for Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars
2025
Rules assistance for Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld is an expansion for Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars released in 2025 for 1–2 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Battlefields Pack I: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld is a set of three additional scenarios for Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars. The Battle of Aspern-Essling in 1809 (large map), the Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (medium map) and finally the Battle of Saalfeld in 1806 (small map). —description from the designer
Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld is 45–120 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 Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld for ages 14 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.
Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld are: Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini. 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 Battlefields Pack 1: Aspern-Essling, Quatre Bras, Saalfeld as an expansion for Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.