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Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet
1996
Rules assistance for Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 240–600 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
Rules assistant for Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet is a board game released in 1996 for 2 players, 240–600 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard H. Berg and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
Fields of Glory, Vol.II in MiH´s popular Great Leaders, Great Battles series, features two more of John Churchill´s, First Duke of Marlborough, victories during the War of the Spanish Succession. A few system changes have been implemented - all of them can be retrofitted to A Famous Victory. The map is a masterpiece of period art! Scenarios: 2 Complexity: Moderate Solitaire Suitability: High Scale: 170 yards per hex; 30 minutes per turn; Battalion/Regiment Contents: two 22"x34" full color maps by Rick Barber (back printed on a single sheet), 840 full color back printed counters, a rules booklet with historical commentary, four player aid cards, one ten-sided die, in bookcase box.
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Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet 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 Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet is 240–600 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 Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet 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.
Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet has a complexity rating of 3.2 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.
Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System. 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 Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet are: Richard H. Berg. 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 Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet 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.