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Napoleon Returns 1815
2020
Rules assistance for Napoleon Returns 1815
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Napoleon Returns 1815
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Napoleon Returns 1815 is a board game released in 2020 for 2–3 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
NAPOLEON RETURNS 1815 is our first game using our action point/battle card system. We've combined several ideas into one fast playing game of Napoleon's 1815 Waterloo Campaign. With fewer than 20 pieces on the board, strategic movement based on action point allocation, a unique twist on a classic battle card system, the game plays in under 90 minutes. The game is playable by 2 to 3 players and several games can be played in an evening. Great for Tournament play! Each side receives a set number of action points to move pieces and battle. Each piece on the board is a corps in the French, Anglo-Allied, and Prussian armies, so each side has 4 - 8 pieces on board. As your pieces move they will gain fatigue, and as they battle they gain fatigue and casualties. The battle system is card play, matching the cards played based on the type of units in the corps (infantry, cavalry, or artillery). Victory is determined by the capture of terrain and eliminating enemy units. -description from publisher The set contains - 2 sets of rules - 2 sets of player aid card - Mapboard - 2 French army tracking card sheets - 1 Allied army tracking card sheets - 1 Prussian army tracking card sheets - 5 objective cards - 68 combat cards - 8 French unit blocks - 10 Allied & Prussian unit blocks - 25 yellow multipurpose market blocks - 1 six sided die
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- Worthington Publishing, LLC
Questions and answers
Napoleon Returns 1815 supports 2–3 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 Returns 1815 is 90–120 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 Returns 1815 for ages 14 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 Returns 1815 has a complexity rating of 2.0 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 Returns 1815 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Returns 1815 are: Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie. 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 Returns 1815 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.