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Eagles of the Empire: Borodino
1994
Rules assistance for Eagles of the Empire: Borodino
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Eagles of the Empire: Borodino
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Eagles of the Empire: Borodino is a board game released in 1994 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brien J. Miller, Mark E. Searle, and Arron J. Monroe and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Vol. I - Napoleon's battle before the Gates of Moscow A grand tactical game system of Napoleonic Battlefield combat using a unique "geomorphic" map regulating the movement and positioning of large infantry formations. Play is accomplished through alternating activation of forces by each player until all forces have activated. Simultaneous modified die rolls by both players resolve combat. Units incur step losses. The game includes 4 scenarios including Shevardino Redoubt, Historical Borodino, Davout's Borodino, and a full 3-day battle. From the back of the box: Scale: 500 yards/inch Infantry: Divisions 1500 men/infantry point Cavalry: regiments / brigades 500 horses/cavalry point 4-8 guns/artillery point 1 hour per turn
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Questions and answers
Eagles of the Empire: Borodino 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 Eagles of the Empire: Borodino is 180 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 Eagles of the Empire: Borodino 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.
Eagles of the Empire: Borodino has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Eagles of the Empire: Borodino belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling. 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 Eagles of the Empire: Borodino are: Brien J. Miller, Mark E. Searle, and Arron J. Monroe. 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 Eagles of the Empire: Borodino 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.