
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,189
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Aspern-Essling 1809
- 2 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2009

2008
Rules assistance for Medina de Rioseco 1808
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Medina de Rioseco 1808 is a board game released in 2008 for 1–2 players and 240 minutes per game. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System.
Medina de Rioseco 1808 covers the battle of the 14 July 1808 between French army of marshal Bessières and the two Spanish armies of lieutnant-generals La Cuesta and Blake. This game belongs to the Jours de Gloire series. Rules: Jours de Gloire Empire version 1808 Scale: 1 hex. = 300 m - 1 counter = 1 battalion/squadron Map size: A2 Spanish army: 22.000 men - 44 counters French army: 13.000 men - 27 Counters Published in Vae Victis Magazine No. 83 together with Somosierra 1808
Medina de Rioseco 1808 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 Medina de Rioseco 1808 is 240 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.
Medina de Rioseco 1808 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.
Medina de Rioseco 1808 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System. 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 Medina de Rioseco 1808 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 Medina de Rioseco 1808 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.