Saalfeld

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Description

Saalfeld: Prelude to Jena – 10 October 1806 drops you right into the smoky dawn of the Napoleonic wars, where you and a friend (or solo, if you’re feeling tactical) command the Prussian or French forces on a crisp hex‑grid battlefield. In about an hour you’ll learn the rules faster than a cavalry charge, then spend the rest maneuvering troops, exploiting terrain, and trying to out‑think your opponent in a historic showdown that set the stage for the famous Battle of Jena. The game’s sleek design by Christopher Cummins, Chris Perello, Callie Cummins, and Lise Patterson makes each move feel like a real command decision, while the hexagonal map gives you plenty of wiggle room for clever flanking and daring attacks. It’s a bite‑size Napoleonic wargame that’s easy to pick up but deep enough to keep you coming back for that perfect tactical victory, all wrapped up in a 2013‑released package that’s as fun to play solo as it is head‑to‑head.