1994 · Wargame

The Battle of the Alma

A historical wargame covering the 1854 Battle of the Alma, with scenarios for the French and Turkish attack, the British attack, and the full Alma Campaign. Two maps portray the battlefield at 75 yards per hex, with 300 double-sided counters representing formations and leaders. Leadership is central, with each leader rated for command, command span, and combat ability. Morale, facing, and formation are incorporated into the counters.

groupPlayers

1–2 best 2

schedulePlaying time

120 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2.7 / 5