Hougoumont: Rock of Waterloo

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Hougoumont: Rock of Waterloo

Score
6.6
Players
2
Time
120
Recommended Age
12+
Difficulty
normal
Official Website
Not provided
Type
game

Description

Hougomont is a tactical level simulation of the fight for Hougomont chateau during the battle of Waterloo.

Game scale : each hex is 25 yards, each turn 10 mins of real time, each unit is a company. Movement and combat is combined into action points. Non-phasing player has the option to react resulting in "Boom & Zoom" tactics.

Victory revolves around the capture of Hougomont. Rules include climbing walls, breaking and barring doors, howitzers and command control.