Jours de gloire Campagne II: La Pologne (2002)

About this game

Vae Victis issue #47. This game is the second in the "Jours de Gloire Campagne" series, the first being "Le Danube" in issue 41, the third being "la Campagne de France" in issue 52. All three use a point-to-point map, hidden units, and focus on the effects of command and the fog of war (with hidden and dummy units). This game has a number of scenarios, focusing on the Polish campaigns of 1806, 1807, and the retreat of 1812-13. As with all Vae Victis games, the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• 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.