Los Refuerzos de Extremadura
- 1–2 players
- 1995
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,976
- BGG rating
- 8.1
La Batalla de los Arapiles
1995
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- 2–4 players
- 210–2400 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.8/5
For 2 players
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La Batalla de los Arapiles is a board game released in 1995 for 2–4 players, 210–2400 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jose Luis Arcon Dominguez and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Second game of a series called "Batallas de la Guerra de la Independencia" [Battles Of The Peninsular War (1808-1814) Volume II]. Los Arapiles is a tactical simulation of the journey of July 22nd of 1812, where two players controls Wellington's and Marmont's armies. Also named battle of Salamanca has it occured among the hills around Arapiles, south of Salamanca, Spain. Exceptional quality of pieces, maps, box, tables, etc... Historically documented, each batallion wears the originally colors on its uniform like in 1812. Highly detailed. Game System: - Scale 250 m/hex (140 yrd/hex); - Time = 15 min/GT; - Strength = 100 men/SP (infantry), 50 men/SP (cavalry), 3 guns/SP artillery).
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La Batalla de los Arapiles supports 2–4 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 Batalla de los Arapiles is 210–2400 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 Batalla de los Arapiles 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 Batalla de los Arapiles has a complexity rating of 3.8 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 Batalla de los Arapiles belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Batalla de los Arapiles are: Jose Luis Arcon Dominguez. 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 Batalla de los Arapiles 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.