- BGG rank
- BGG #5,429
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Napoléon 1806
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
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- BGG #6,085
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Napoleon 1807
2020
Rules assistance for Napoleon 1807
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Napoleon 1807
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Napoleon 1807 is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Denis Sauvage and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation.
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About the game
After the defeats of Auerstaedt and Jena, Prussia collapsed but has not yet surrendered. Their Russian ally arrives by the east to defy Napoléon. The tough Polish campaign is beginning. When the game meets History Napoléon 1807 is a game at the crossroads of History and simulation. It uses the same game system as Napoléon 1806. With Napoléon 1807, in 1 to 2 hours, two players will relive the clashes between Russians and French in the heart of winter 1806-1807 in Poland. Three campaigns are proposed that retrace the terrible events that will culminate in the famous battles of Pultusk, Eylau and Friedland. Napoléon 1807 is intended for seasoned grognads as well as for young conscripts who want to try a new playfull sensation. Strategy, anticipation, decision, are the engines of the Napoléon 1807 game system.
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- Golden Bell Games
- Shakos
Questions and answers
Napoleon 1807 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 Napoleon 1807 is 60–120 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 Napoleon 1807 for ages 10 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.
Napoleon 1807 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.
Napoleon 1807 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, 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 Napoleon 1807 are: Denis Sauvage. 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 Napoleon 1807 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.