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La Bérézina 1812
2012
Rules assistance for La Bérézina 1812
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for La Bérézina 1812
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La Bérézina 1812 is a board game released in 2012 240 minutes per game. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
The Berezina 1812 focus on the batlles fought by the remnants of Napoleon "Grande Armée" against several Russian armies, in order to cross Berezina river between Borissov and Velesovo, at Stoudenka. The Berezina 1812 is the 35th battle of the Jours de Gloire series. Napoléon, Ney, Oudinot and Victor are at the head of the French. Tchitchagov, Wittgenstein, Ermolov, Lambert and Phalen are the mains Russians leaders. The French player has to build bridge and cross the river under the pressure of the Russian player. The game features special rules around "trainards" (stragglers) and building bridges. The game includes 5 one day scenarios but also a two days scenario, from November 21st to November 29th 1812.
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Questions and answers
The listed playing time for La Bérézina 1812 is 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.
La Bérézina 1812 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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 Bérézina 1812 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System. 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 Bérézina 1812 are: Frédéric Bey. 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 Bérézina 1812 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.