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The Battle for Dresden 1813
1995
Rules assistance for The Battle for Dresden 1813
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- 2 players
- 300–840 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Battle for Dresden 1813
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The Battle for Dresden 1813 is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players, 300–840 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Hinkle and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
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About the game
"The Battle for Dresden, 1813 is a brigade level, two-player simulation depicting the two days of battle in and around the city of Dresden during Napoleon's 1813 campaign in Germany. One player controls the French forces, while the other player controls the combined Austrian, Russian and Prussian forces. The playing pieces denote the actual military formations available during the battle. The game map is a representation of the area in which those formations fought. Each player, through a structured sequence of play, maneuvers his units on the map and engages adjacent enemy units in combat." "Each hexagon on the map represents 400 yards of actual terrain from hexside to hexside. Each strength point represents approximately 450 to 650 men or one artillery battery. Each game-turn is one to four hours as indicated on the Turn Record Track." Colorful 22" x 33" map 400 back-printed die-cut counters in 4 colors 28 page medium complexity rulebook with basic, advanced, and optional rules, three scenarios (5 to 14 hours), designer's notes and historical background. Game System: - scale = 400 yards (366 meters) per hex, - time = 60 min (day)/ 4 hours (night) per GT, - strength = 450-650 men per SP
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Questions and answers
The Battle for Dresden 1813 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 The Battle for Dresden 1813 is 300–840 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 The Battle for Dresden 1813 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.
The Battle for Dresden 1813 has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
The Battle for Dresden 1813 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are 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 The Battle for Dresden 1813 are: Mark Hinkle. 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 The Battle for Dresden 1813 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.