Champs de Bataille IV: Asie (2003)

About this game

The fourth appearance of the "Champs de Bataille" system from Vae Victis, this appeared in the Nov/Dec 2003 issue (#53). This includes army lists and counters for Japan, Korea, the Mongols, and the Ming and Yuan Chinese--Asian land warfare from the thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries. Based on the De Bellis Multitudinis (DBM) miniatures rules from WRG.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 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.