
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,431
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Tierra y Libertad, el juego revolucionario
- 1–5 players
- 50 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2009

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Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion is an expansion for Patria Libre released in 2023 for 1–3 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Saul Sanchez and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
After the defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon was banished to the remote British island of St. Helena. The French army was weakened and the constant uprisings in Spain forced Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon’s brother to abdicate the Spanish throne and flee to America. Once in America, Joseph Bonaparte and a considerable number of exiled Napoleonic generals settled in Texas. From there they began to conspire in secret, forming a large community of expatriates with French sympathies and expansionist intentions. They were discovered by Spanish agents who at that time controlled New Spain. The Spanish authorities sent a substantial number of soldiers to the area, which quickly dashed the conspirators' hopes. This historical event is the inspiration for this expansion where in an alternate reality the Napoleonic legions are strong enough to compete for the territory of New Spain More info: This expansion can be played in solo mode, and two or three player competitive mode. The Confederation has its own cards, Napoleonic board and VP marker illustrated with a French flag.
Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion supports 1–3 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 Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion is 30–60 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 Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion 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.
Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Political. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion are: Saul Sanchez. 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 Patria Libre: Napoleonic Confederation Expansion as an expansion for Patria Libre. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Patria Libre to use it. Check that your edition of Patria Libre is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.