The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812
1972 · BGG
Avg rating
6.73
Bayes rating
5.58
Weight
2.03 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
172
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Description
The game covers Napoleon's move on the way to Moscow but encountered severe resistance at Borodino. His aggression was stopped by the Russian Army and the winter effect. Strategy & Tactics magazine #32 game published by SPI in 1972. 100 counters (user comments:) This game is broadly considered to be one of the early classics of wargaming. Though a crude simulation by today's standards it has many of the hallmarks of what makes a "game" one that is good. It is simple, balanced, replayable and can draw the interest of both new gamers and old salts alike.
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling
Game type
Wargame Board game
What it’s about
History, politics & real-world conflict
Publishers
Designers
John Young