La Bataille de Mont Saint Jean

About this board game

La Bataille de Mont Saint Jean is a two-player board game released in 1993, with an advertised play time of 360 minutes. It presents the battle known in French as Mont St. Jean and to the Prussians as the Battle of Belle Alliance.

This complete game is the Deluxe Edition, combining the maps, special rules, background, counters, and basic rules needed for play. Its presentation is built around a detailed hex-based scale, with each hex representing 100 meters and each game turn representing 20 minutes.

Units are represented at regimental or brigade size, with each strength point standing for approximately 50 to 100 men. The game includes material for Mont Saint Jean as well as Quatre Bras and Ligny, supported by informational markers and organizational displays.

• Four 34 × 22-inch maps
• Three organizational displays
• Standard Rules and Special Rulebook
• Six counter sheets: two for Quatre Bras, three for Ligny, and one for informational markers
• Charts and tables

The Deluxe Edition also includes the background material associated with the game, giving players the reference material for its named battles and scenarios. The combination of large maps, dedicated counters, organizational displays, and reference charts creates a substantial tabletop presentation.

With its 20-minute game turns and 100-meter hex scale, La Bataille de Mont Saint Jean offers a structured way to explore the forces and formations represented in this major Napoleonic-era engagement. This entry is for the complete standalone edition rather than the Expansion Kit edition.