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Napoleon 1807

Game ID: GID0223183
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Year
2020
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Description

After the defeats of Auerstaedt and Jena, Prussia collapsed but has not yet surrendered. Their Russian ally arrives by the east to defy Napoléon. The tough Polish campaign is beginning.

When the game meets History

Napoléon 1807 is a game at the crossroads of History and simulation. It uses the same game system as Napoléon 1806.

With Napoléon 1807, in 1 to 2 hours, two players will relive the clashes between Russians and French in the heart of winter 1806-1807 in Poland. Three campaigns are proposed that retrace the terrible events that will culminate in the famous battles of Pultusk, Eylau and Friedland.

Napoléon 1807 is intended for seasoned grognads as well as for young conscripts who want to try a new playfull sensation. Strategy, anticipation, decision, are the engines of the Napoléon 1807 game system.

Description

After the defeats of Auerstaedt and Jena, Prussia collapsed but has not yet surrendered. Their Russian ally arrives by the east to defy Napoléon. The tough Polish campaign is beginning.

When the game meets History

Napoléon 1807 is a game at the crossroads of History and simulation. It uses the same game system as Napoléon 1806.

With Napoléon 1807, in 1 to 2 hours, two players will relive the clashes between Russians and French in the heart of winter 1806-1807 in Poland. Three campaigns are proposed that retrace the terrible events that will culminate in the famous battles of Pultusk, Eylau and Friedland.

Napoléon 1807 is intended for seasoned grognads as well as for young conscripts who want to try a new playfull sensation. Strategy, anticipation, decision, are the engines of the Napoléon 1807 game system.

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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • cohesion-tracking system adds a tactile feel
  • solid card play and fog of war elements
Cons
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Thematic elements
  • campaigns and maneuver in central Europe
  • Napoleonic Wars, Fourth Coalition (1806)
  • card-driven, cohesion-tracking mechanics with fog of war
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • card_and_dice_options — card or dice combat options for battles
  • cohesion_tracks — tracks representing army cohesion while moving blocks
  • Combat: Dice — card or dice combat options for battles
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  • it's a real fun quick light game about resistance to the Nazis and trying to assassinate Hitler.
  • I absolutely love Sniper Elite.
  • Secret Hitler is such a fantastic game.
  • Great solitaire game.
  • This, like I say, one of the best storytelling games.
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