Marengo 1800

About this board game

Marengo 1800 is a two-player battle game covering the 1800 Battle of Marengo, with an expected play time of 120 minutes.

Published in Vae Victis issue 35, the game presents one of Napoleon’s earliest great victories, fought when he was still known as “General Bonaparte.” It uses a simplified version of the rules found in some other Jours de Gloire battle games.

The design belongs to the Jours de Gloire series, also identified as JDG. Its compact historical scale defines each hex as 297 metres, while each strength point represents 200 men. A game turn corresponds to 75 minutes of battle time.

• Players: 2
• Playing time: 120 minutes
• Scale: 297 metres per hex
• Strength: 200 men per strength point
• Series: Jours de Gloire

Marengo 1800 is a separate, simplified Jours de Gloire battle game rather than an entry in the Jours de Gloire: Campagne series. That distinction makes its rules lineage clear while keeping the focus on this pivotal 1800 engagement.

As with other Vae Victis games, the counters must be cut out and mounted before play. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online. For players interested in a compact historical treatment of Marengo and the early victories of Bonaparte, Marengo 1800 offers a focused battlefield experience built around the JDG system.