
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,808
- BGG rating
- 7.7
La Bataille d'Auerstædt
- 2 players
- 330–480 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 1977

1981
Rules assistance for La Bataille de Deutsch-Wagram
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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La Bataille de Deutsch-Wagram is a board game released in 1981 for 1–8 players, 480 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dennis A. Spors and Monte Mattson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight.
One of the largest Napoleonic Battle using the La Bat system. (4) 22"x32" maps and 1000 counters. Includes scenarios and a strategic element. The Battle itself was fought on July 5th and 6th, 1809 just at the end of Napoleon's Danube campaign. Napoleon himself lead his army against Austrian forces lead by the Archduke Charles. La Bataille System: scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)
La Bataille de Deutsch-Wagram supports 1–8 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 de Deutsch-Wagram is 480 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 Deutsch-Wagram 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 Deutsch-Wagram has a complexity rating of 4.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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 Deutsch-Wagram belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight. 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 Deutsch-Wagram 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 de Deutsch-Wagram 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.