A tactical game for 1 - 2 players
Quel massacre! Et sans résultat!
Battles of Napoleon
~ Eylau 1807 ~
Designer: Uwe Walentin
Artist(s): Marc von Martial
Developer: Uwe Walentin
Hist. period: Napoleonic
Game length: 180 minutes
Players: 1 – 2 players
Age: 14+ years
Complexity: 5 / 10
Solitaire: yes
Battles of Napoleon is an epic game series that simulates the most famous battles of Napoleon on a tactical scale sharing an elegant and cohesive ruleset.
The series portrays the most important aspects of battles of the Napoleonic era with easy to learn and remember rules, intuitive mechanics and procedures. This enables players to focus less time consulting the rulebook and more time on strategy, tactical decisions and gameplay.
The system focuses on the “cat-and-mouse game” of coordination and timing of the various formations of the different arms without unnecessarily complex or excessively thematic gameplay that too often compromises game-flow.
The scale of the series is appr. 150 meters per hex. Infantry units are battalions; artillery are batteries, and cavalry are represented as regiments.
EYLAU 1807 contains 1120 large (15mm) counters, 280 alternative counters, 2 huge map sheets (each 86 x 55 cm) with large hexes, 4 charts and tables, 125 wooden cubes, 2 counter trays, 1 rules manual and 4 customized dice.
Thanks to the successful funding on Gamefound and the unlocked stretch goals the components of the game are upgraded: the dice are customized and the charts and tables are deluxe (printed on 2mm grey carton) and the game includes 280 alternative counters.
The Game includes 5 scenarios: The fight for night quarters (small scenario), Murat’s massive cavalry charge, Davout’s attack, Lestocq saves the day and the Grand Battle scenario
Marc von Martial, one of the best graphic artists in the business, is in charge of the artwork. Gamers can expect beautiful, era-style maps and counters, and they will not be disappointed by his skill and love for detail.
Game Components
- two 88 x 56 cm map sheets
- 1120 counters (15 mm)
- 220 alternative counters (15 mm)
- 40 grey and 42 black cubes
- 20 blue and 20 green cube
- 2 army charts
- 2 OOB charts
- 2 play aid charts
- 2 tally sticks
- 2 counter trays
- 4 custom dice
- 1 rulebook
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Shop & Ordering
Q1: Can I apply more than one discount code to the same order?
A: We’re sorry, but only one discount code can be applied per order. If you have multiple codes, you’re welcome to use a different one on your next purchase.
Q2: I’ve already placed an order. How can I combine a new order with the previous one?
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Please note: We cannot guarantee that orders can be merged once they are being processed. Unless we have specifically asked you to do so, there is a risk that your orders may not be combined. In that case, the outstanding order may either need to be refunded or shipped separately, and any shipping fees will be handled accordingly.
Q3: What happens if my order contains both a pre-order item and an item that’s already available, and I qualify for free shipping?
A: We’ll ship all the items together once the pre-order item becomes available
Q4: Can I reserve a game without purchasing it?
A: We’re sorry, but we’re unable to hold or reserve games without a purchase.
Q5: What is available right now?
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Q7: Will pre-order items be shipped to me automatically?
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Game related
Q1: Can I read the manuals before I purchase?
A: For some of our products, full manuals are available online. For others, we provide abbreviated or introductory manuals. Please check the “Infos & Files” tab on the respective product page.
Q2: Where can I find support files or errata?
A: You can find support files and errata on the “Infos & Files” tab of the respective product page.
Fulfillment Times
Unless otherwise stated on the webstore header, all “Sound of Drums” orders placed through our webstore will be shipped within 1 week, with preorders and holiday shipping taking longer due to our fulfillment centers receiving a flood of orders all at the same time. You will receive a shipment notification e-mail with a tracking number – this information won’t show up on your “Sound of Drums” webstore customer account.
Shipping Costs
We charge a flat rate of EUR 16 for shipping, with free shipping on orders over EUR 150. Some exceptions for particularly large products might apply.
Shipping Times
We ship orders from different fulfillment centers around the world to expedite shipping, maintain low shipping fees, and reduce customs/taxes, so the courier will depend on your location. See the list below to find out from which center your order will be shipped.
Europe – Meeples.NL (this fulfillment partner is also covering every other country not mentioned below).
UK – Zatu Games LTD
US – Bridge Distribution Covering the US and Mexico.
Canada – Boardgamebliss
Australia – Aetherworks
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