La Bataille d'Espagnol

Talavera

A game by Ed Wimble, Paul Dangel, Monte Mattson, Dennis A. Spors

1 - 3 Players 300 - 2400 minutes High

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Multiple Maps, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Zone of Control

Napoleonic, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

La Bataille d'Espagnol: Talavera is a classic wargame that drops you into the midst of Napoleon's 1809 Spanish campaign. This immersive game is designed for 1 to 3 players and can take anywhere from 5 hours to a whopping 40 hours to play, depending on your level of engagement. With its intricate rules and complex gameplay, it's not for the faint of heart, but for fans of Napoleonic-era battles, it's a dream come true. The game features over 700 colorful playing pieces, each representing a regiment, battalion, or battery, and a massive hexagonal grid spanning four large maps. Players must navigate the intricacies of line of sight, movement points, and combat results tables to outmaneuver their opponents. Whether you're a solo strategist or a team player, La Bataille d'Espagnol: Talavera offers a rich and challenging experience that's sure to transport you back in time to the battlefields of 19th-century Spain.