Hougoumont: Rock of Waterloo (1991)

About this game

Hougomont is a tactical level simulation of the fight for Hougomont chateau during the battle of Waterloo. Game scale : each hex is 25 yards, each turn 10 mins of real time, each unit is a company. Movement and combat is combined into action points. Non-phasing player has the option to react resulting in "Boom & Zoom" tactics. Victory revolves around the capture of Hougomont. Rules include climbing walls, breaking and barring doors, howitzers and command control.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.6/5 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.