La Bataille des Quatre Bras (1991)

About this game

The second boxed set detailing the climactic moments of Napoleon's last 100 days as Emperor. It simulates the desperate struggle that ensued on the Brussels' highway at the crossroads of Quatre Bras. The game box includes one 34x22" map and nearly 600 multi-coloured playing counters, plus standard rules, exclusive rules, charts and organisational displays. The game is ideal for one-on-one play or solitaire study, and is fully compatible with La Bataille de Ligny for a grand simulation of the events of June 16th 1815. scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 4.1/5 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.