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The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812
1972
Rules assistance for The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812
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The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 is a board game released in 1972 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Young and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control.
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About the game
The game covers Napoleon's move on the way to Moscow but encountered severe resistance at Borodino. His aggression was stopped by the Russian Army and the winter effect. Strategy & Tactics magazine #32 game published by SPI in 1972. 100 counters (user comments:) This game is broadly considered to be one of the early classics of wargaming. Though a crude simulation by today's standards it has many of the hallmarks of what makes a "game" one that is good. It is simple, balanced, replayable and can draw the interest of both new gamers and old salts alike.
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 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 of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 is 180 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 of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 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 of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 has a complexity rating of 2.1 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 of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control. 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 of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 are: John Young. 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 of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812 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.