Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708 (1978)

About this game

Lille is a battalion-level simulation of the Dutch-Anglo-Allied siege of Lille, the capital of French Flanders, during the War of Spanish Succession, 1708. Like Sevastopol, it is played on a hexless period map of the fortress and surrounding area, using a provided ruler to determine movement distances. Part of the Art of Siege quad.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. The player count is not recorded for this one.
• Rules load. At 3.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.