La Bataille de Preussisch-Eylau (1978)

About this game

La Bataille de Preussisch-Eylau is a wargame simulation of Napoleon's epic winter battle on February 8th, 1807 against the remnants of the Prussian army under Lestocq and the Russian army commanded by Bennigsen. The game box includes four 17"x22" period maps and 4 counter-sheets containing nearly 1000 multi-colored playing pieces. This wargame is ideal for solitaire or team play. The rules are a revision of the award winning wargame system developed by Marshal Enterprises. scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.9/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 16 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.