
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,905
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Epées de France
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2002

1999
Rules assistance for Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 is a board game released in 1999 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
Vae Victis issue 26. This game offers two battles of the Hundred Years' War--Poitiers (1356) and Formigny (1450). The choice of battles allows one to examine how tactics changed from the beginning to the end of the war--particularly the value of artillery. Each turn is a half-hour of real time and each hexagon represents about 200 meters--thus, these battles are relatively small and quick-playing. As with all Vae Victis games, the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online.
Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 is 45 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 Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 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.
Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 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.
Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 are: Frédéric Bey. 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 Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 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.