
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,363
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Stawka większa niż życie
- 1–2 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Quatre Bras 1815
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Quatre Bras 1815 is an expansion for Waterloo 1815 released in 1997 for 2–3 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Robert Sypek and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Game covers battle of the Quatre Bras, fought against Ney and Wellington during the Waterloo campaign. Game was published in the magazine "Dragon" as an expansion of the "Waterloo 1815". Contains two scenarios, historical and fictional, with random arrival of the units and possibale usage of the Prussian forces as well as French D'Erlon corps.
Quatre Bras 1815 supports 2–3 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 Quatre Bras 1815 is 90–120 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 Quatre Bras 1815 for ages 16 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.
Quatre Bras 1815 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Quatre Bras 1815 are: Robert Sypek. 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 Quatre Bras 1815 as an expansion for Waterloo 1815. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Waterloo 1815 to use it. Check that your edition of Waterloo 1815 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.