
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,051
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Napoleon's Last Gamble: Battles of the Hundred Days
- 2–6 players
- 180–1200 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2016

1978
Rules assistance for Napoleon at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814
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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Napoleon at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 is a board game released in 1978 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Zucker and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
"Napoleon at Bay" is a division level, two-player simulation of the Campaign of 1814 which was one of Napoleon's finest. He conducted this campaign with subtlety and lightning speed against heavy odds, attacking isolated enemy forces on advantageous terms. This game shows Napoleon's skill in a classic use of interior lines, shifting to engage the combined armies of Russia, Prussia and Austria. GAME SYSTEM: CAMPAIGNS System - Series 1X = 3,200m/hex, 1,000 men/SP, 2 days/turn. 1983 Edition: 260 counters (includes 18 blanks)
Napoleon at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 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 at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 is 180 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 Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 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 Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, 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 Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 are: Kevin Zucker. 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 Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814 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.