
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,368
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Aces High: War in the Air 1914 - 1918
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1980

1981
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Napoleon at Austerlitz is a board game released in 1981 for 1–2 players, 300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jim Hind and Keith Poulter and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
An elegant design, with just 9 pages of rules, plus 4 of historical background, 2 pages of charts and tables and a page of designers notes. Scenarios-The Lower Goldbach, Lannes vs Bagration, Pratzen Heights, and The Campaign game. 1 rule book 1 34*22 map 260 counters 1 6 sided die First published in The Wargamer Magazine # 17 by 3W. scale = 150 yards/hex = 137 meters/hex
Napoleon at Austerlitz 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 Napoleon at Austerlitz is 300 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 at Austerlitz 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.
Napoleon at Austerlitz 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 at Austerlitz belongs to these categories: Fighting, 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 Napoleon at Austerlitz are: Jim Hind and Keith Poulter. 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 at Austerlitz 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.