
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,033
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Conquistador: The Age of Exploration – 1495-1600
- 1–5 players
- 360–420 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 1976

1995
Rules assistance for Marignan 1515
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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Marignan 1515 is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Éric Simon (I) and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
"Marignan 1515" is a wargame simulation of the great battle between the army of Francis I, King of France and the mighty Swiss army during the Italian Wars. The French army is a combination of cavalry, artillery and infantry, while the Swiss army is a new reincarnation of the Macedonian phalanx. Two scenarios are covered: the first is set only during the first day of the battle, and the second simulates the two days of the engagement with the reorganization of the armies during the night. Both players objective is to rout or completely destroy the opposing army. The wargame, published in Vae Victis issue #3, includes one map, rules, unmounted counters and game charts.
Marignan 1515 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 catalogue lists Marignan 1515 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.
Marignan 1515 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Marignan 1515 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Marignan 1515 are: Éric Simon (I). 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 Marignan 1515 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.