
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,284
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Les victoires du Maréchal de Saxe: Fontenoy 1745 – Lauffeld 1747
- 2 players
- 200 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2011

1996
Rules assistance for Fontenoy 1745
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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Fontenoy 1745 is a board game released in 1996 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Stratigos and Laurent Manceaux and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
Simulation of the battle fought in 1745 between the French and the Anglo-Dutch. 1 hex = 200 m 1 unit = 1-3 battalions 1 turn = 1 hour
Fontenoy 1745 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 catalogue lists Fontenoy 1745 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.
Fontenoy 1745 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Fontenoy 1745 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Fontenoy 1745 are: Nicolas Stratigos and Laurent Manceaux. 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 Fontenoy 1745 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.