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Le Vol de l'Aigle
2005
Rules assistance for Le Vol de l'Aigle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–10 players
- 600 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for Le Vol de l'Aigle
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Le Vol de l'Aigle is a board game released in 2005 for 3–10 players, 600 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Didier Rouy and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
Le Vol de l’Aigle (Flight of the Eagle ) is a game simulating Napoleonic era campaigns. It is double- blind based, as the players can communicate with each other only through messages carried by the umpire. It is played on nineteenth century maps from Thier’s atlas with a quite simple system. The players are really acting the part of the general, who barely knew where the enemy, as well as his own army, were. The game needs only paper and pens, with a few dice. It is the first volume of a three-volume series eventually covering all the issues of Napoleonic warfare. Includes : - 1806 campaign in Prussia - 1806-1807 scenarios in Poland : Pultusk, Eylau, Friedland - 1809 beginning campaign in Bavaria
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Questions and answers
Le Vol de l'Aigle supports 3–10 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 Le Vol de l'Aigle is 600 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 Le Vol de l'Aigle 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.
Le Vol de l'Aigle has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Le Vol de l'Aigle belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Le Vol de l'Aigle are: Didier Rouy. 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 Le Vol de l'Aigle 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.