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La Bataille de Belle-Alliance
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La Bataille de Ligny
1991
Rules assistance for La Bataille de Ligny
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- 2 players
- 360–1740 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for La Bataille de Ligny
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La Bataille de Ligny is a board game released in 1991 for 2 players, 360–1740 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ed Wimble and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Publisher's blurb: "The first of the COA games detailing the climactic moments of Napoleon's last 100 days as Emperor. This edition simulates the Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine's desperate attempt to stop the French Armée du Nord as it plunges north towards Brussels. It was here that Napoleon found his last great victory. La Bataille de Ligny reproduces this epic encounter on four 34x22" period maps and nearly 1,000 multi-colored playing counters. The game is ideal for solitaire study or team play and can be matched with La Bataille des Quatre Bras to recreate the events of June 16th 1815. It is one of the most definitive studies done on a Napoleonic battle and is therefore designed with the serious aficionado in mind." scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)
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Questions and answers
La Bataille de Ligny 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 La Bataille de Ligny is 360–1740 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 Ligny 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 Ligny has a complexity rating of 3.9 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 Ligny belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and 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 Ligny are: Ed Wimble. 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 Ligny 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.