Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle (2002)

About this game

The theme is the battle of Waterloo, with one player controlling the French forces, and the other controlling the Anglo-Dutch-Prussian forces (this side can be played by two players acting in concert). Cards are used to move units, enhance unit strength in combat, or for other special effects (e.g., artillery fire). The game is diceless. This is the second in Phalanx's series of low complexity, historical wargames (the first being the Third Edition of 'A House Divided'). Beautiful components and an emphasis on playability over simulation put this squarely in the category of "wargames that might appeal to a euro-gamer."

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 3.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.