- BGG rating
- 6.5
Les Aigles: supplément numéro 1
- 2–6 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1990
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,146
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Les Aigles
1990
Rules assistance for Les Aigles
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 180–360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Les Aigles
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Les Aigles is a board game released in 1990 for 2–6 players, 180–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jean-Jacques Petit and Jean-Michel Hautefort and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
Les Aigles is a French Napoleonic miniature game set at the battalion level. The rules are pretty standard for a Napoleonic miniature game of the era: semi-simultaneous game sequence, written orders, lots of tactical factors to take into account. The game was published in two version, a boxed set with scenery elements to cut and build, as well as the standalone rulebook. The rulebook featured both English and French rules on the same page, as was the case for other Jeux Descartes wargames like Guet-Apens (the translation was made by Hector A. Cornejo). Expanded by Les Aigles: supplément numéro 1
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Questions and answers
Les Aigles supports 2–6 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 Les Aigles is 180–360 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 Les Aigles 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.
Les Aigles has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Les Aigles belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Miniatures. 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 Les Aigles are: Jean-Jacques Petit and Jean-Michel Hautefort. 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 Les Aigles 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.