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Marengo
1995
Rules assistance for Marengo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- 16+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Marengo
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Marengo is a board game released in 1995 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Dean Essig and David A. Powell and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Line of Sight.
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About the game
The 2nd title in The Gamers´ Napoleonic Brigade Series, featuring 280 die-cut counters and a full-colour 22x34" map. One game turn represents 30 minutes of real time, and one hex represents 200 yards. This series highlights Command & Control on the battlefield. Nominee for the 1995 Charles S. Roberts awards for Best Pre-World War II Boardgame (Charles S. Roberts Awards). Napoleon Brigade Series (NBS) - scale = 200 yrd/hex (183 m/hex) - time = Day-time turn = 30 min, Night turn = 1 hr - strength = 1 SP (Infantry) : 150 men 1 SP (Cavalry) : 100 men 1 SP (Artillery) : 3 Guns
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Marengo supports 1–2 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 Marengo is 180 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 Marengo for ages 16 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.
Marengo 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.
Marengo belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are 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 Marengo are: Dean Essig and David A. Powell. 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 Marengo 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.