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Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle
2002
Rules assistance for Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle
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- 2–3 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle
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Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle is a board game released in 2002 for 2–3 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexander S. Berg and its main mechanics are Square Grid.
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About the game
The theme is the battle of Waterloo, with one player controlling the French forces, and the other controlling the Anglo-Dutch-Prussian forces (this side can be played by two players acting in concert). Cards are used to move units, enhance unit strength in combat, or for other special effects (e.g., artillery fire). The game is diceless. This is the second in Phalanx's series of low complexity, historical wargames (the first being the Third Edition of 'A House Divided'). Beautiful components and an emphasis on playability over simulation put this squarely in the category of "wargames that might appeal to a euro-gamer."
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- Mayfair Games
- Phalanx Games B.V.
Questions and answers
Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle 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 Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle is 60 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 Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle 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.
Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Square 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: Napoleon's Last Battle are: Alexander S. 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 Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle 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.