
- BGG rank
- BGG #575
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2010

2017
Rules assistance for Neerwinden 1793
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Neerwinden 1793 is a board game released in 2017 for 1–2 players, 180–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matthieu Dangla and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
La bataille de Neerwinden covers the battle fought on 18th march 1793 between a french army under the command of general Dumouriez (previously victorious at Valmy and Jemmapes) and an austrian army under the command of the prince of Coburg. La bataille de Neerwinden is the second battle of the serie "les soldats de la République" and is published in VaeVictis 134. The game includes an A3 map and 108 counters and markers.
Neerwinden 1793 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 Neerwinden 1793 is 180–240 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 Neerwinden 1793 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.
Neerwinden 1793 has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Neerwinden 1793 belongs to these categories: 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 Neerwinden 1793 are: Matthieu Dangla. 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 Neerwinden 1793 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.