1815: The Waterloo Campaign (1975)

About this game

"1815: The Waterloo Campaign is a game covering the three days in June of 1815 which encompassed of Ligny, Quatre Bras, and Waterloo. Playing pieces represent the regiments, brigades, and divisions of infantry, cavalry, and artillery which fought in the campaign. Leaders, representing the historical commanders in the campaign, command these combat units. The rules create an action-packed situation where the fate of an empire may be decided in a day's battle on the field of Waterloo." Intermediate complexity with two 16x21" maps of pale yellow using red, green, brown, and gray coloring. 240 standard GDW counters, 80 of which are French.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• 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.