
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,508
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Deux Années de Gloire
- 2 players
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2024

2006
Rules assistance for Iéna 1806
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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Iéna 1806 is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Chit-Pull System.
Part of the Jours de Gloire Empire series by Frédéric Bey, the updated series rules of which are provided in Vae Victis #71 (this issue). A separate set of game specific rules are also included. This game is the regimental or brigade scale reconstruction of Napoléon's battle of Iéna which is seen by the author as the more important battle as it avenged the humiliation of Rossbach. As usual, the rules are in French and the counters need to be mounted. SYSTEM: Jours de Gloire Series (JDG) - scale = 297 m/hex; - time = 75 min/GT; - strength = 200 men/SP.
Iéna 1806 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 Iéna 1806 is 120 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 Iéna 1806 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.
Iéna 1806 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.
Iéna 1806 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 Iéna 1806 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 Iéna 1806 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.