The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812
(1972)
Who is this game suitable for?
Suitable for ages 12 and up. You can play with 2 to 2 players.
For the pros among you, the following mechanics can be decisive: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid und Zone of Control...
Game Data
| Average time to play: | 180 |
| Minimum age: | 12 |
| Number of players: | 2 |
| Publisher: | SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) |
| Designers: | John Young |
| Artists: | Redmond A. Simonsen |
| Mechanics: | Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Zone of Control |
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.
Last Updated: 2025-10-09 15:26:51 UTC
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