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La Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo
1976
Rules assistance for La Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for La Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo
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La Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo is a board game released in 1976 for 1–2 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Kevin Zucker and Jay A. Nelson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
La Belle Alliance The Battle of Waterloo The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, was Napoleon Bonaparte's last battle. His defeat put a final end to his rule as Emperor of France. While the campaign hung in the balance for most of its duration, the decisive battle became the Battle of Waterloo. Allied forces, under Wellington, withstood a final French attack, and counter-attacked while the Prussians, arriving in force, broke through on Napoleon's right flank. Included in the Napoleon's Last Battles Quadrigame. Also sold as an individual folio game. Folio version includes rules, a 17" x 22" map and 100 counters.
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
La Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo supports 1–2 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 Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo is 120–240 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 Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo for ages 14 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 Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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 Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo 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 Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo are: Kevin Zucker and Jay A. Nelson. 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 Belle Alliance: The Battle of Waterloo 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.