
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,068
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Premières Gloires
- 2 players
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2017

2002
Rules assistance for Montebello 1800
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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Montebello 1800 is a board game released in 2002 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
On June 9th 1800 Ott, with 17 000 men et 35 guns, met Lannes in front of Casteggio. The French, outnumbered 3 to 1, fell back, but Victr's division of 6000 men arrived just in time to check the Austrians assault.Lannes swung over the attack and in a sharp fight, routed Ott, who suffered 4000 casualties. French losses totaled 500. Lannes later became the Duc de Montebello. Montebello 1800 is the sixth battle of the "Jours de Gloire" series, which is dedicated to the celebration of Napoléon's victories 200th anniversary . Contents: 1 rules and scenario booklet with historical notes 1 A3x2 map -180 counters (counters need to be cut out and mounted) 1 color Player Aid Card Available in French, English and Italian. As with all Vae Victis games, the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online. SYSTEM: Jours de Gloire Series (JDG) - scale = 297 m/hex; - time = 75 min/GT; - strength = 200 men/SP.
Montebello 1800 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 Montebello 1800 is 60 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 Montebello 1800 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.
Montebello 1800 has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Montebello 1800 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid. 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 Montebello 1800 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 Montebello 1800 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.