Napoleon at Eylau

About this board game

Napoleon at Eylau is a tactical-level re-enactment of the 1807 battle between French and Russian forces near the town of Preussich-Eylau. Designed for 1-2 players, it offers a focused historical conflict with an approximately 120-minute play time.

At the heart of the game is the challenge of coordinating different arms of an army. Successful players will employ combined-arms attacks to defeat their opponent, making the interaction between forces central to the contest.

The game represents the battlefield at a scale of 175 yards, or 160 metres, per hex. Each game turn represents 60 minutes, while strength is measured in strength points, with each point representing approximately 400-650 men.

• Setting: The battle near Preussich-Eylau in 1807
• Forces: French and Russian armies
• Players: 1-2
• Play time: 120 minutes
• Scale: 175 yards / 160 metres per hex
• Time scale: 60 minutes per game turn
• Strength scale: 400-650 men per strength point

Released in 1977, Napoleon at Eylau presents the encounter through a compact tactical framework. Its emphasis on combined-arms attacks and clearly defined battlefield scales gives players a structured way to explore this clash between French and Russian forces.