
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,214
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Almeida et Bussaco 1810
- 2 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2010

2006
Rules assistance for Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight.
The 14th and 15th battle of the Jours de Gloire series, this one's a DTP effort from Canons en Carton. SYSTEM: Jours de Gloire Series (JDG) - scale = 300 m/hex; - time = 75 min/GT; - strength = 200 men/SP.
Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 is 120 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 Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 for ages 11 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.
Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight. 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 Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 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 Maida and Castel Nuovo, 1806 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.