La Batalla de los Arapiles (1995)

About this game

Second game of a series called "Batallas de la Guerra de la Independencia" [Battles Of The Peninsular War (1808-1814) Volume II]. Los Arapiles is a tactical simulation of the journey of July 22nd of 1812, where two players controls Wellington's and Marmont's armies. Also named battle of Salamanca has it occured among the hills around Arapiles, south of Salamanca, Spain. Exceptional quality of pieces, maps, box, tables, etc... Historically documented, each batallion wears the originally colors on its uniform like in 1812. Highly detailed. Game System: - Scale 250 m/hex (140 yrd/hex); - Time = 15 min/GT; - Strength = 100 men/SP (infantry), 50 men/SP (cavalry), 3 guns/SP artillery).

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 3.8/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.