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- BGG rating
- 6.2
Jena
- 2–4 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1981
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,853
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Waterloo: The Last Great Battle
1981
Rules assistance for Waterloo: The Last Great Battle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Waterloo: The Last Great Battle
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Waterloo: The Last Great Battle is a board game released in 1981 for 2–3 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marco Donadoni and its main mechanics are Square Grid, Grid Movement, and Movement Points.
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About the game
18th June 1815: the great and also last battle against the indomitable enemies of Napoleon in order to determine the future of the Empire and also of Europe. Degree of difficulty: 4/6 Contents: 144 counters in plasticized matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides, they represent the units taking part in the battle with their movement and combat factors. Board in rigid, thick cardboard plasticized with a matte plastic finish, cut in 5 pieces, it represents the Waterloo plain. Cardboard tables to determine the results of combat and artillery fire. Calendar showing the entry of forces which were not present at the beginning of the game. Training table. Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice.
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Questions and answers
Waterloo: The Last Great 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: The Last Great Battle is 240 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: The Last Great 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: The Last Great Battle has a complexity rating of 2.5 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: The Last Great Battle belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Square Grid, Grid Movement, and Movement Points. 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: The Last Great Battle are: Marco Donadoni. 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: The Last Great 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.