Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
"Bailén 1808", Volume II of the "Shadow of the Eagle" a Tactical Napoleonic board-wargame system. Covers the battle of Bailén, 19 July, 1808.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Combat Results Table
Compare opposing strength as a ratio, then consult a table to resolve combat.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Read the full game description
"Bailén 1808", Volume II of the "Shadow of the Eagle" a Tactical Napoleonic board-wargame system. Covers the battle of Bailén, 19 July, 1808. - 360 counters and markers. - Slipcase Box. - 60 x 52 cm map. - Standard & game-specific rules booklet. - Historical commentary booklet. Game System: Shadow of the Eagle-Series: scale = 250 m/ hex time = 30 min/ GT strength = Bataillon (inf), Regiment (cav), Batteries (art)