Napoleon's First Battles (1993)

About this game

Napoleon's First Battles simulates four early battles from the French Republican era, namely, "Montenotte", "Arcola", "The Pyramids" and "Marengo". There are a basic and an advanced game. The wargame utilises the standard CRT (Assault Combat Result Table) which includes disruption. An elan rating is included to show the capability of a unit to close with the enemy in battle. A separate artillery bombardment table is utilized to show the effects of artillery. Contents: 1 standard rules booklet 400 double sided die counters 2 17"x22" maps 1 six sided die Playing Time = 1 to 2 hours Complexity = Low Solitaire Suitability = High

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 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.