
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,884
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Great War at Sea: Cruiser Warfare
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Eagles of the Empire: Napoleon in the Desert
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Eagles of the Empire: Napoleon in the Desert is a board game released in 2002 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Bennighof and Brian L. Knipple and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
The latest in the Eagles of the Empire series. Five battles from Napoleon's French invasion of Egypt include: Pyramids 21 July 1798 Alternative Pyramids scenario Cairo, 17 August 1786 (pre-Napoleon) Mount Tabor 16 April 1799 Aboukir 25 July 1799 3 maps 95 counters 12-page rules scenario book
Eagles of the Empire: Napoleon in the Desert 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 Eagles of the Empire: Napoleon in the Desert is 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 Eagles of the Empire: Napoleon in the Desert 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: Napoleon in the Desert has a complexity rating of 2.5 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: Napoleon in the Desert belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, 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 Eagles of the Empire: Napoleon in the Desert are: Michael Bennighof and Brian L. Knipple. 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: Napoleon in the Desert 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.