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?
This game came in 2 editions, an Expansion Kit edition and the standalone Deluxe edition. This entry is for the complete game.
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.
Movement Points
Spend a movement allowance across spaces with different costs.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Line of Sight
Visibility between pieces determines valid targets, movement, or effects.
Zone of Control
Restrict or influence movement through areas controlled by nearby pieces.
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This game came in 2 editions, an Expansion Kit edition and the standalone Deluxe edition. This entry is for the complete game. The Deluxe Edition contains the maps, special rules, and background, plus the counters and basic rules. The Deluxe edition contains: 4 34x22" maps 3 Organizational Displays Standard Rules & Special Rulebook 6 Counter Sheets (2 Quatre Bras, 3 Ligny, 1 Informational markers) Charts & Tables Mont St. Jean is the French name for the Battle of Waterloo, and the Prussians called this The battle of Belle Alliance. scale = 100 m/hex; time = 20 min/GT; strength = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)