Waterloo: The Last Great Battle (1981)

About this game

18th June 1815: the great and also last battle against the indomitable enemies of Napoleon in order to determine the future of the Empire and also of Europe. Degree of difficulty: 4/6 Contents: 144 counters in plasticized matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides, they represent the units taking part in the battle with their movement and combat factors. Board in rigid, thick cardboard plasticized with a matte plastic finish, cut in 5 pieces, it represents the Waterloo plain. Cardboard tables to determine the results of combat and artillery fire. Calendar showing the entry of forces which were not present at the beginning of the game. Training table. Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 3.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 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.