
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,089
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Waterloo Solitaire
- 1 player
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2021

2023
Rules assistance for Waterloo Solitaire Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Waterloo Solitaire Board Game is a board game released in 2023 for 1 player, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Grant Wylie, Mike Wylie, and Sean Cooke and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Physical Removal, and Simulation.
In Waterloo Solitaire, you take the role of Napoleon commanding the French army against an opposing Allied autonomous player side, referred to as the Allied BOT side. And you take the role of Wellington, commanding the Allied army against a French BOT side. Each opposing BOT side is rated for its skill. The game uses a similar system with Waterloo Solitaire Bookgame, except you will use cubes, and a hardmounted game board to track your movements and attacks in the game. Players win by destroying enemy formations, normally 2 to 3 depending on the side. —description from the designer
Waterloo Solitaire Board Game supports 1 player 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 Waterloo Solitaire Board Game is 30–60 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 Solitaire Board Game 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 Solitaire Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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 Solitaire Board Game belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Physical Removal, 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 Waterloo Solitaire Board Game are: Grant Wylie, Mike Wylie, and Sean Cooke. 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 Solitaire Board Game 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.