Bonaparte: The Napoleonic Campaigns (1982)

About this game

Bonaparte: the Napoleonic Campaigns is a strategic wargame of Napoleonic campaigns in Europe, between 1807 and 1813. It is mainly a "France against Great Britain" wargame but it also includes management of 11 other nations. This game is a wargame including logistic management and diplomatic aspects. The object of the game for the French player is to make allies of all the European countries except Great Britain. The game can also be played by four players, adding an Austro-Prussian and a Russian player, both trying to maintain their independence.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• 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.