Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450

About this board game

Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 is a two-player historical battle game with an approximately 45-minute playing time, presenting two engagements from the Hundred Years’ War.

Published as Vae Victis issue 26 in 1999, the game lets players examine how battlefield tactics changed between the beginning and the end of the conflict. Its two-battle selection places particular emphasis on the changing value of artillery.

The scenarios cover the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 and the Battle of Formigny in 1450. Together, they offer a direct comparison across different points in the war, using a compact scale intended to keep the battles relatively small and quick-playing.

• Two historical battles: Poitiers 1356 and Formigny 1450
• Scale: each hexagon represents approximately 200 meters
• Time scale: each turn represents half an hour of real time
• Players and duration: two players and about 45 minutes

As with all Vae Victis games, the counters must be cut out and mounted before play. The rules are entirely in French, while translations are available online.

For players interested in the Hundred Years’ War, Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450 provides two concise historical situations in one game. The contrast between the 1356 and 1450 battles makes it especially suitable for exploring the development of tactics and artillery across the conflict.