Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708
BGG rank
BGG #20,027
BGG rating
6.9

Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708

1978

Rules assistance for Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708

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  • 12+
  • Complexity 3.3/5

Rules assistant for Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708

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Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708 is a board game released in 1978 ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Werden and Brent Nosworthy and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Simulation.

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About the game

Lille is a battalion-level simulation of the Dutch-Anglo-Allied siege of Lille, the capital of French Flanders, during the War of Spanish Succession, 1708. Like Sevastopol, it is played on a hexless period map of the fortress and surrounding area, using a provided ruler to determine movement distances. Part of the Art of Siege quad.

Publishers

  • SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Questions and answers

The catalogue lists Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708 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.