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La Bataille de Corunna-Espagnol
1995
Rules assistance for La Bataille de Corunna-Espagnol
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
Rules assistant for La Bataille de Corunna-Espagnol
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La Bataille de Corunna-Espagnol is a board game released in 1995 for 2–3 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by J. Thomas Bailey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
La Bataille des Corunna - Espanol January 16th, 1809; Moore vs. Soult Corunna pits Sir John Moore, Father of the British Infantry, against a determined Marshal Soult, the Duke of Dalmatia. Landing a small British expeditionary force to assist the Spanish rebels against the French has backfired. Napoleon has launched a massive invasion of Spain sending Soult to trap the British. Forced to abandon his baggage, horses, and wounded in a desperate attempt to reach the coast at Corunna, Sir John finds only a harbor empty of ships. Now he must buy time, for not only the corps of Marshal Soult approaches, which in itself would be an equal contest of arms, but marching just behind him is the corps of Marshal Ney. Which will arrive first, the "Duke of Damnation', as Soult became known to the British troops, or the fleet? Will Sir John complete his strategic withdrawal? Will the French shatter the English forces, ending the "Spanish Ulcer" before it is known as such? Can you, as Soult, make the English dance to your tune and put paid to their Iberian position, or will Sir John have the piper's fee? Glory awaits the victor, prison hulks the loser in La Bataille des Corunna-Espagnol! scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)
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- La Bataille de Corunna-EspagnolenClash of Arms Games1995
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Questions and answers
La Bataille de Corunna-Espagnol supports 2–3 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 de Corunna-Espagnol is 180 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 de Corunna-Espagnol 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 de Corunna-Espagnol has a complexity rating of 3.7 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 de Corunna-Espagnol belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. 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 La Bataille de Corunna-Espagnol are: J. Thomas Bailey. 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 de Corunna-Espagnol 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.