
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Piquet: Cartouche
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1995

1995
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Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming is a board game released in 1995 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.
From the publisher: "PIQUET (Fr. pee-kay, anglicized pick-et) is a paper time machine that lets you ride with El Cid, command an army under Napoleon, or try to outwit the Desert Fox prior to El Alamein. Would you like to hear the whistle of arrow shafts at Agincourt? Or smell the sharp acrid haze of burnt black powder? Can your mind's eye see that ridge across the way lined with Union Troops? Let PIQUET provide the catalyst for your imagination! PIQUET is a unique miniature wargame system that provides a master set of rules for a wide range of periods. This core set, once learned, allows the wargamer to easily game in any time period without relearning volumes of rules, or the need to constantly remount figures." Note that the core rules do not suffice to play the game - one of the historical modules is also required. Expanded by: Piquet: Anchor of Faith Piquet: Archon II Piquet: Band of Brothers Piquet: Cartouche Piquet: Din of Battle – Colonial Warfare 1845-1914 2nd Edition Piquet: Forgotten Heroes Piquet: Les Grognards Piquet: PKowboys Piquet: Point of Attack – Barrage Piquet: Point of Attack II – The Blitzkrieg Piquet: Theater of War
Piquet: Master Rules for Wargaming 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: Master Rules for Wargaming 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: Master Rules for Wargaming 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: Master Rules for Wargaming has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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: Master Rules for Wargaming belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Book. 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: Master Rules for Wargaming 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: Master Rules for Wargaming 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.