The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon in Russia 1812

1972
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5.6
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BGG Average Rating
6.8
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#10509
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Players
2-2
Weight
2.07/5.00
Playtime
180 min
Age
12+

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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.