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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
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How does it play?
Vol. I - Napoleon's battle before the Gates of Moscow A grand tactical game system of Napoleonic Battlefield combat using a unique "geomorphic" map regulating the movement and positioning of large infantry formations.
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Vol. I - Napoleon's battle before the Gates of Moscow A grand tactical game system of Napoleonic Battlefield combat using a unique "geomorphic" map regulating the movement and positioning of large infantry formations. Play is accomplished through alternating activation of forces by each player until all forces have activated. Simultaneous modified die rolls by both players resolve combat. Units incur step losses. The game includes 4 scenarios including Shevardino Redoubt, Historical Borodino, Davout's Borodino, and a full 3-day battle. From the back of the box: Scale: 500 yards/inch Infantry: Divisions 1500 men/infantry point Cavalry: regiments / brigades 500 horses/cavalry point 4-8 guns/artillery point 1 hour per turn