Iéna 1806 (2006)

About this game

Part of the Jours de Gloire Empire series by Frédéric Bey, the updated series rules of which are provided in Vae Victis #71 (this issue). A separate set of game specific rules are also included. This game is the regimental or brigade scale reconstruction of Napoléon's battle of Iéna which is seen by the author as the more important battle as it avenged the humiliation of Rossbach. As usual, the rules are in French and the counters need to be mounted. SYSTEM: Jours de Gloire Series (JDG) - scale = 297 m/hex; - time = 75 min/GT; - strength = 200 men/SP.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 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.