Fields of Glory: Oudenarde & Malplaquet (1996)

About this game

Fields of Glory, Vol.II in MiH´s popular Great Leaders, Great Battles series, features two more of John Churchill´s, First Duke of Marlborough, victories during the War of the Spanish Succession. A few system changes have been implemented - all of them can be retrofitted to A Famous Victory. The map is a masterpiece of period art! Scenarios: 2 Complexity: Moderate Solitaire Suitability: High Scale: 170 yards per hex; 30 minutes per turn; Battalion/Regiment Contents: two 22"x34" full color maps by Rick Barber (back printed on a single sheet), 840 full color back printed counters, a rules booklet with historical commentary, four player aid cards, one ten-sided die, in bookcase box.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.2/5 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.