
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Quatre Bras 1815
- 2–3 players
- 90–120 min
- 1997

1996
Rules assistance for Waterloo 1815
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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Waterloo 1815 is a board game released in 1996 for 2–6 players and 720 minutes per game. It was designed by Dariusz Góralski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
A wargame about the famous last battle of Napoleon. The goal of the French is to break the Allied line before the Prussian reinforcements arrive and turn the tide. The game uses a very detailed system designed for dealing with battles of the Napoleonic Period. Counters represent companies (skirmishers), battalions (regular infantry), regiments (cavalry) and batteries (artillery), one hex represents 120m, one turn represents 20 minutes. At this scale Waterloo, being a large battle, needs 600 counters! At present rules and all publications about the game are only in Polish language. Related Microbadges Dragon fan
Waterloo 1815 supports 2–6 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 Waterloo 1815 is 720 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.
Waterloo 1815 has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Waterloo 1815 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. 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 Waterloo 1815 are: Dariusz Góralski. 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 Waterloo 1815 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.