2007 · Napoleonic

Napoleon's Triumph: The Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805

A tactical block wargame that recreates the December 2, 1805 engagement at Austerlitz. Players command French or Allied armies on a large double-board map that integrates terrain effects into the play surface rather than using hexes or charts. Units are represented by painted wooden blocks showing type and strength, with metal flags marking senior commanders. Gameplay resolves combat by comparing strength differentials without dice or combat tables, and limited information from hidden blocks creates fog of war. Turns emphasize maneuver, coordinated attacks, and timing of counterattacks as players seek to reproduce or alter the historical dispositions and outcomes.

groupPlayers

2

schedulePlaying time

180 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

3.7 / 5