The Napoleonic historical period has always been one of our favorites and was
actually the second historical game that we developed using the Commands &
Colors system. The Wars of Napoleon rules at first glance may seem more complex
than other Commands & Colors games, but if you are familiar with the game
system, you are only a few short steps away from taking Command. Even if you
have never played before, learning the fundamentals of the game system is
straightforward and will be an enjoyable endeavor.
The Napoleonic period
showcases a unique balance between the roles of Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery
on the battlefield. In combat, a unit's battle strength is directly tied to the
number of blocks present in the unit. Therefore, as a unit suffers block loses
its combat effectiveness is reduced. An Infantry unit, by forming square, can
reduce the effectiveness of the most gallant Cavalry charge. Artillery in
combined arms combat along with an Infantry or Cavalry melee attack can produce
the most devastating results.
As with other Commands & Colors games,
the battle dice resolve combat quickly and the Command cards provide a fog of
war and will present players with new challenges and opportunities for
victory.
When in Command, the battlefield tactics you will need to execute conform
remarkably well to the historical advantages and limitations inherent to each
Napoleonic Army. For example, as the French Commander you will want to maneuver
your infantry units into a position to take advantage of their melee attack dice
bonus. While a British Commander will want his line infantry to take up a
defensive position and stand and volley fire with a dice bonus. The other major
powers also have similar seemingly simple advantages that can impact a battle
and will influence your Command style for that army. The
core game will feature French, British and Portuguese troops.
Core Game Contents 1 Mounted Battlefield Gameboard 4 Sheets
containing 56 double-sided Terrain Tiles and 2 Infantry in Square tracks 70
Command cards 8 Battle dice French, British and Portuguese Blocks and
Label sheets 3 National Unit Reference Cards 1 Rule Book 1 Scenario
Booklet containing 15 battle scenarios
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Wichtige Hinweise:
- Achtung! Nicht für Kinder unter 36 Monaten geeignet.
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