2024 · Wargame

I, Napoleon

Play as a young artillery officer in 1793 France during the wake of the Revolution and the Reign of Terror. This solo, historical role-playing card game has players assume the personal perspective of an ambitious but obscure captain, making choices that shape career, reputation, and survival amid political turmoil. Gameplay uses cards and narrative prompts to simulate military action, political maneuvering, and personal development; players resolve events, manage resources and relationships, and respond to shifting historical pressures. The game focuses on decision-driven storytelling and consequence, tracking how strategic choices and fortune alter the character’s trajectory through revolutionary France.

groupPlayers

1

schedulePlaying time

60–240 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2.6 / 5