
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,905
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Custer's Last Stand
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2019

Expansion for Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming
2004
Rules assistance for Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition is an expansion for Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bob Jones (I) and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
Din of Battle covers the conflicts between the colonial powers of the 19th century and the native peoples of their intended colonies. These rules plead no cause - most of the causes for which these past warriors fought are long ago gone. In many cases the "winners" would be surprised if they returned today to view modern South Africa, Egypt, China, or Morocco. So what these rules celebrate is the honor and bravery of men who fought for lost reasons in remote and alien lands and the courage of men who attempted to save a doomed and, in some cases, brutish way of life. It also commemorates some of the kindest, meanest, most charitable, most selfish, bravest, most craven, brightest and most incorrigibly ignorant people that have ever walked the earth: the Victorian on a mission, the Calif with murder in his heart, the merciless Zulu, the totally mad Gordon confronting the equally mad Mahdi. What color! What excitement! This is the era of the mysteries of the Nile's source, or the hidden interior of Peking's Imperial City! Expands: Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming
Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition supports 2–6 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 Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition is 90 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 Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition 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.
Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition are: Bob Jones (I). 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 Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition as an expansion for Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming to use it. Check that your edition of Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.