The Struggle of Nations (1982)

About this game

The Struggle of Nations is an historical simulation of The War of German Liberation--Napoleon's Spring and Autumn campaigns in Saxony--1813. Contents: Two counters sheets in four colors Multi-color map in three 22" wide sections (comprised of 2 separate game boards) Two Organization Displays 17" x 24" and 19" x 28" Rules folder Scenario folder Turn Record/Reinforcement Track and separate chart folders Complexity Rating (on a scale of 1[easy]to 10 [hard]): 7 GAME SYSTEM: CAMPAIGNS System - Series 1X = 3,200m/hex, 1,000 men/SP, 2 days/turn.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 4.3/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.