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Napoleon at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814

by Kevin Zucker · The Avalon Hill Game Co

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Players2
Time180m
ComplexityMedium
Age12+

About the game

What is Napoleon at Bay: The Campaign in France, 1814?

"Napoleon at Bay" is a division level, two-player simulation of the Campaign of 1814 which was one of Napoleon's finest. He conducted this campaign with subtlety and lightning speed against heavy odds, attacking isolated enemy forces on advantageous terms. This game shows Napoleon's skill in a classic use of interior lines, shifting to engage the combined armies of Russia, Prussia and Austria. GAME SYSTEM: CAMPAIGNS System - Series 1X = 3,200m/hex, 1,000 men/SP, 2 days/turn. 1983 Edition: 260 counters (includes 18 blanks)

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridSimulation

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Categories

NapoleonicWargame

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