A tactical game for 1 - 2 players
Including the battle of Wartenburg 1813!
Battles of Napoleon
~ Quatre Bras 1815 ~
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 7 / 10
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.
This system emphasizes the art of coordination and timing in a “cat-and-mouse” struggle of formations. Players must balance bold orders and careful management, facing constant pressure to make critical activation decisions that dictate the pace of battle.
An advanced chit-based activation mechanism ensures dynamic gameplay:
- Players decide which formation to activate when a chit is drawn.
- Formations can be activated multiple times per turn but lose effectiveness with each activation.
Strategic decision-making begins at the start of each turn, as players issue orders to their formations. Aggressive orders bring greater risks of fatigue and collapse, creating a thrilling balance between ambition and sustainability.
The scale of the series is appr. 150 meters per hex. Infantry units are battalions; artillery are batteries, and cavalry are represented as regiments.
Vol. 2 contains two battles in one box: QUATRE BRAS 1815 and WARTENBURG 1813 and contains 840 large (15mm) counters, 2 huge map sheets (each 86 x 55 cm) with large hexes, 6 charts and tables, 107 wooden cubes, 3 customized cotton bags, 1 rules manual. 1 play book and 6 dice.
The box also contains the free upgrade kit of Vol. 1 – EYLAU 1807.
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
- 700 counters (15 mm)
- 107 colored wooden cubes
- 4 army charts
- 2 play aids
- 3 customized cotton bags
- 6 dice
- 1 rulebook
- 1 playbook
- Upgradekit Eylau 1807: 560 counters, 2 play aids, 1 rulebook, 1 playbook
Links:
The “Sound of Drums” Facebook Group
“BON Quatre Bras” @ Boardgamegeek
“BON” Vassal module tips YT channel
Support files & errata:
none yet
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.
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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
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Q9: Who are your fulfillment partners?
Europe: Happyshops
United Kingdom: ZATU Limited,
United States: MM fulfillment
Canada: BoardGameBliss
Australia: Milsims Games
Spare parts
Q1: Can I order spare parts?
A: If you have missing/broken components* in any of our products, please contact us. We highly encourage you to remove all components from the box and open all inner packaging to look for components that appear to be missing before reporting that they’re actually missing.
Q2: My box is broken.
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Q3: Is a replacement necessary?
It’s important to us that you get the full and best version of your game, and we will respond to any requests for replacement parts. That said, we ask for your compassion and understanding if certain types of tokens are missing or broken. One missing or badly printed / trimmed unit counter will impact the game. On the other hand if you miss one admin marker that is available multiple times in that same game we kindly ask not to demand a replacement for environmental reasons. It will not make the game unplayable.
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?
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Fulfillment Times
Unless otherwise stated in the webstore, 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 by our fulfillment partner – this information won’t show up on your “Sound of Drums” webstore customer account. Depending on the fulfillment partner and their shipping carrier these might be multiple emails. Please make sure to also check your spam/junk folder for these emails.
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: Happyshops
United Kingdom: ZATU Limited,
United States: MM fulfillment
Canada: BoardGameBliss
Australia: Milsims Games
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