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Saalfeld: Prelude To Jena – 10 October 1806

A historical hex-and-counter wargame has opposing commanders maneuver regiment-level forces to win a pivotal advance-guard clash. French success can split their foes, while an allied victory threatens other columns, making each decision race against time.

Wargames Napoleonic Wargame Hexagon Grid Series: Mini Series (Decision Games)

Players

1-2

Play time

Not listed

Age

12+

Complexity

2.13/5

Rating

6.25

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.0/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

In October 1806, Napoleon’s Grande Armee is descending on western Saxony in multiple columns. The Saxons and their more powerful Prussian cousins are gathering to give battle.

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In October 1806, Napoleon’s Grande Armee is descending on western Saxony in multiple columns. The Saxons and their more powerful Prussian cousins are gathering to give battle. On 10 October, the advance guard of one French column crashes into the advance guard for one wing of the allied armies. A French victory will open the possibility of splitting the allies; an allied victory will threaten the flank of the other French columns. Time presses both. The forces are equal in strength; victory goes to the player who best understands the strengths and weaknesses of each side. Game Contents: • 11 x 17” map • 40 die-cut counters • Scenario Instructions • Four page rule booklet Scale: • Level: Regiment • Hex: 352 yards

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Play and group

Players
1–2
Best with
1–2
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
2.1/5
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Credits

Designers

4
Christopher Cummins Callie Cummins Lise Patterson Chris Perello

Artists

4
Larry Hoffman Lise Patterson Chris Perello Joe Youst

Publishers

1
Decision Games (I)

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