
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,024
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Fading Glory
- 2 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2012

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Gzhatsk 20 is an expansion for Borodino 20 released in 2009 for 2 players, 70 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lance McMillan and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Presenting an expansion kit to Borodino 20, Gzhatsk 20 is a hypothetical battle that should have occurred in early September 1812 (in lieu of the Battle of Borodino) during Napoleon’s Russian campaign. One player commands the French army of Napoleon, while the other leads the Anti-French forces consisting of the Russian armies that are making a desperate stand before the Gates of Moscow in an attempt to turn back the invaders. Note, Gzhatsk 20 is not a ‘stand alone’ game. You must own a copy of Borodino 20 to use this expansion kit. Game Data: Complexity: 4 on a 9 scale. Solitaire Suitability: 5 on a 9 scale. Scale: Each unit is 1 corps, each hex is about 1000 meters, and each turn is roughly 3.5 day hours (or 10 night hours). Game Components: • One 2-page sheet of Exclusive Rules • 12 Random Event cards • One 11” x 17” color game map
Gzhatsk 20 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 Gzhatsk 20 is 70 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 Gzhatsk 20 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.
Gzhatsk 20 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Gzhatsk 20 are: Lance McMillan. 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 Gzhatsk 20 as an expansion for Borodino 20. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Borodino 20 to use it. Check that your edition of Borodino 20 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.