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?
"Marignan 1515" is a wargame simulation of the great battle between the army of Francis I, King of France and the mighty Swiss army during the Italian Wars.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Combat Results Table
Compare opposing strength as a ratio, then consult a table to resolve combat.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Read the full game description
"Marignan 1515" is a wargame simulation of the great battle between the army of Francis I, King of France and the mighty Swiss army during the Italian Wars. The French army is a combination of cavalry, artillery and infantry, while the Swiss army is a new reincarnation of the Macedonian phalanx. Two scenarios are covered: the first is set only during the first day of the battle, and the second simulates the two days of the engagement with the reorganization of the armies during the night. Both players objective is to rout or completely destroy the opposing army. The wargame, published in Vae Victis issue #3, includes one map, rules, unmounted counters and game charts.