
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,865
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Imperial Governor & Strategos
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 1979

1977
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Napoleon at Eylau is a board game released in 1977 for 1–2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ken Broadhurst and Colin Wheeler and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
Tactical level re-enactment of the battle between French and Russian forces near the town of Preussich-Eylau, 1807. Successful players will employ combined-arms attacks to defeat their opponent. Gamesystem: scale = 175 yards = 160 m/hex; time = 60 min/GT; strength = 400-650 men/SP.
Napoleon at Eylau 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 Eylau is 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 at Eylau 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 Eylau has a complexity rating of 2.2 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 Eylau belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, 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 at Eylau are: Ken Broadhurst and Colin Wheeler. 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 Eylau 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.