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Series: Les Grandes Batailles de Napoleon III (Vae Victis)

Nachod et Skalitz 1866

Nachod et Skalitz 1866

boardgame

Players:
1–2
Time:
120–240 min
Min. Age:
12
Solferino 1859

Solferino 1859

boardgame

Solferino simulates the final battle of the Second Italian War of Independence featuring three monarchs. The hex-based wargame uses chit-pull activation, strict command rules, and a bloody combat system where uncoordinated attacks usually fail. Victory points are earned by capturing towns and demoralizing enemy formations.

Players:
2
Time:
120 min
Min. Age:
12
Wissembourg & Spicheren 1870

Wissembourg & Spicheren 1870

boardgame

Players:
1–2
Time:
90–270 min
Min. Age:
12
Sadowa 1866

Sadowa 1866

boardgame

Players:
1–2
Time:
180–300 min
Min. Age:
0
Münchengrätz et Gitschin 1866

Münchengrätz et Gitschin 1866

boardgame

The board game "Münchengrätz et Gitschin 1866" is part of the Napoleon III battles series, focusing on the preliminary clashes of the 1866 Bohemian campaign before Sadowa. It simulates Prussian advances against Austro-Saxon forces. Using Luc Olivier's system, it offers dynamic tactical play with regiment and battalion units, moderate complexity, and a 2 to 4 hour playtime.

Players:
1–2
Time:
120–180 min
Min. Age:
14
Magenta 1859

Magenta 1859

boardgame

Magenta 1859 simulates the first major clash of the Second Italian War of Independence between France and Austria. Using the Solferino system, the compact hex game features minimal special rules. Gameplay focuses on initiative rolls and capturing the town of Magenta for victory points.

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
12
A Sheer Butchery: Solferino 1859

A Sheer Butchery: Solferino 1859

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
180–300 min
Min. Age:
0
Reichshoffen 1870

Reichshoffen 1870

boardgame

Reichshoffen 1870 simulates an early French disaster in the Franco-Prussian War. The hex-based wargame uses the Solferino 1859 system, adjusted to reflect updated weaponry and the distinct command challenges of both armies.

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
12
Trautenau et Soor 1866

Trautenau et Soor 1866

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
120–240 min
Min. Age:
14