
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,810
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Zargo's Lords: Magic Duels for World Power
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1979

1982
Rules assistance for Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns
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Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns is a board game released in 1982 for 2–4 players, 360–480 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marco Donadoni and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
Bonaparte: the Napoleonic Campaigns is a strategic wargame of Napoleonic campaigns in Europe, between 1807 and 1813. It is mainly a "France against Great Britain" wargame but it also includes management of 11 other nations. This game is a wargame including logistic management and diplomatic aspects. The object of the game for the French player is to make allies of all the European countries except Great Britain. The game can also be played by four players, adding an Austro-Prussian and a Russian player, both trying to maintain their independence.
Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns supports 2–4 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 Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns is 360–480 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 Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns 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.
Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns 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.
Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns 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 Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns are: Marco Donadoni. 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 Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns 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.