
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,630
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Fuentes de Onoro 1811
- 2 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2011

2004
Rules assistance for Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805
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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Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 is a board game released in 2004 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System.
This game presents the 8th and 9th battles of the "Jours de Gloire" battle series (originally based and R. Berg game player series). This game covers the battles of Haslach, on October 11th 1805, and of Elchingen on October 14th 1805 fought between the French and the Austrian armies. It is a DTP game so the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The game contains (in a ziplock) : - 296 counters - a two-sided map - a battle folder (with history and scenario) - one player aid card. The rules in English can be found online. SYSTEM: Jours de Gloire Series (JDG) - scale = 297 m/hex; - time = 75 min/GT; - strength = 200 men/SP.
Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 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 Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 is 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 Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 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.
Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. 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 Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 are: Frédéric Bey. 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 Haslach 1805 / Elchingen 1805 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.