
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,565
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Napoleon at Bay: Defend the Gates of Paris, 1814
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1997

Rules assistance for Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow
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Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow is a board game released in 2001 for 2–4 players, 180–540 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Zucker and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Action Points.
Napoleon's march on Moscow, 1812. Covers June 24 - December 13, 1812. Many scenarios plus full campaign game. Two 22 x 34" map sheets, 280 double sided counters, rules book and excellent study folder come in a book case sized box. GAME SYSTEM: CAMPAIGNS System (Series 5 X) = 16,000 m/hex (16 km/hex), 5,000 men/SP, 5 days/turn.
Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow supports 2–4 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 Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow is 180–540 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 Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow 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.
Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Action Points. 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 Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow are: Kevin Zucker. 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 Highway to the Kremlin: Napoleon's March on Moscow 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.