
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,281
- BGG rating
- 7.8
La Bataille de Preussisch-Eylau
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 1978

1980
Rules assistance for La Bataille d'Austerlitz
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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La Bataille d'Austerlitz is a board game released in 1980 for 2–8 players, 400 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dennis A. Spors and Monte Mattson and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
subtitled: Napoleon's victory over Austria, 1805. Nap´s most famous Battle was fought on December 2, 1805 between the French Army under Napoleon and Russian-Austrian forces under Prince Kutusow, also known as the three- Emperor- Battle. The game is part of the La Bataille series, designed by Monte D. Mattson and Dennis A. Spors based on the Award winning system of Larry Groves. This simulation is a game on battalion/ regimental scale, a true monster with nearly 1000 counters. scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)
La Bataille d'Austerlitz supports 2–8 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 La Bataille d'Austerlitz is 400 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 La Bataille d'Austerlitz 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.
La Bataille d'Austerlitz has a complexity rating of 3.6 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.
La Bataille d'Austerlitz belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation. 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 La Bataille d'Austerlitz are: Dennis A. Spors and Monte Mattson. 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 La Bataille d'Austerlitz 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.