Bailén 1808 (1997)

About this game

"Bailén 1808", Volume II of the "Shadow of the Eagle" a Tactical Napoleonic board-wargame system. Covers the battle of Bailén, 19 July, 1808. first edition: 360 counters and markers. Slipcase Box. 60 x 52 cm map. Standard & game-specific rules booklet. Historical commentary booklet. second edition (ALEA #40): 18 pages rules (in Spanish) 1 map - 57,8 x 40,5 cm 1 Play aid (in Spanish) 216 counters Game System: Shadow of the Eagle-Series: scale = 250 m/ hex time = 30 min/ GT strength = Bataillon (inf), Regiment (cav), Batteries (art) Juego encartado: Bailén 1808. La Sombra del Águila Gran táctico. Guerras napoleónicas. Periodo histórico: Guerra de la Independencia. 18 páginas de reglas, ejemplos y notas de diseño. 1 mapa de la batalla y tablas de tamaño 465 x 405 mm. 216 fichas y marcadores troquelados (Revista ALEA #40)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 16 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.