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The Battles of Waterloo
1994
Rules assistance for The Battles of Waterloo
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- 1–4 players
- 300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Battles of Waterloo
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The Battles of Waterloo is a board game released in 1994 for 1–4 players, 300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard H. Berg and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Variable Phase Order.
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About the game
GMT’s The Battles of Waterloo covers four major battles during the Waterloo campaign: Mont Saint Jean, Quatre Bras, Ligny, and Wavre in one package, plus a campaign game. There are 3 maps included but only the campaign game needs all three. Scenarios require one to two maps. Game components include: 480 full-color two-sided counters; Three 22x34" full-color mapsheets; One 10-sided die; 32-page Rule Book and Errata; 16-page Scenario Book; Player Aid Cards: Terrain Chart, Fire Table / Shock Table / other tables, Sequence of Play, Assault Resolution Procedure, Command Hierarchy Chart L'Armee du Nord, What To Do When You Pick That LIM. Game features include: Interactive Turn Sequence that integrates Command, Coordination and Control with play tension: the LIM (Leader Initiative Marker) system. Lower-level command ability represented by Cohesion and Commitment. Combined Arms approach to effective combat tactics. Multi-tiered movement capabilities. Grand Battery, Square, Cavalry Pursuit, Napoleon's Health, Special Chateau Defense rules A detailed study on the Waterloo campaign, colorful, and tension-filled.
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- GMT Games
Questions and answers
The Battles of Waterloo supports 1–4 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 The Battles of Waterloo is 300 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 Battles of Waterloo 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 Battles of Waterloo has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
The Battles of Waterloo belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Variable Phase Order. 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 Battles of Waterloo are: Richard H. Berg. 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 Battles of Waterloo 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.