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Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815
1974
Rules assistance for Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815
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Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 is a board game released in 1974 for 2–3 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tom Dalgliesh, Lance Gutteridge, and Ron Gibson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
On June 18, 1815, one of the most decisive battles in military history was fought in Belgian fields twenty miles southeast of Brussels. Within a short 100 days, Napoleon, former emperor of France, had returned from exile on the island of Elba, again seized power, quickly assembled an army, and marched to defeat the dispersed British and Prussian armies now preparing to invade France. Napoleon invaded Belgium on June 15th, defeated the Prussians at the Battle of Ligny on the 16th and after a day of pursuit, faced the British and Dutch army commanded by Wellington. Aided by superb defensive tactics and the timely arrival of Prussian reinforcements, Wellington defeated the French in the great Battle of Waterloo, ending forever the military ambitions of the great Napoleon. Highlights: Mapboard which is a color map of southern Belgium. Wooden Blocks as counters provide step-reduction and fog of war with no muss or fuss Two or three player game - Napoleon can be played by two or three players. With three, the allied side has two players, one British and one Prussian, and some special rules apply. Note that there are essentially three different versions of the game which means that the rules are somewhat different. Key Differences in the various editions: 1st and 2nd edition had 48 blocks--shorter (60+ min.) play time -- vs.-- 3rd edition has 84 blocks--more accurate division level 3rd edition had Blücher, Napoleon, and Wellington leader blocks that give slight combat and movement bonuses. Although units have increased nearly two fold, the 3rd edition map remains same size, leading to overcrowding. 4th edition has 56 blocks and a larger map - play time is usually 90 minutes or less.
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Publishers
- Gamma Two Games
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Columbia Games
Questions and answers
Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 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 Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 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 Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 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.
Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 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.
Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up. 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 Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 are: Tom Dalgliesh, Lance Gutteridge, and Ron Gibson. 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 Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 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.