
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,413
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Europa Universalis: The Price of Power
- 1–4 players
- 90–300 min
- Complexity 4.7/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia
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Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia is an expansion for Napoleon Saga: Waterloo released in 2019 for 1–2 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Romero and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment.
This double pack will contain two armies: Russian and Austrian, as well as their own bluff cards, representing their commander in chief. You’ll also find brand new strategy cards and new terrains dedicated to these countries. A campaign book will allow you to reenact some of the most famous Napoleonic battles, but also fictitious ones that could have happened. This expansion also adds the solo mode. With the high demand for solo rules amongst the community even before the launch of the campaign, this feature will allow you to test your strategies against the game’s A.I.
Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia 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 Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia is 45–90 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 Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia 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.
Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia 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.
Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia are: Frédéric Romero. 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 Enemies of the Empire: Austria & Russia as an expansion for Napoleon Saga: Waterloo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Napoleon Saga: Waterloo to use it. Check that your edition of Napoleon Saga: Waterloo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.