# La Bataille des Quatre Bras

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1991
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: #5088
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 360-480 min
- **Weight**: 4.07 / 5
- **Designers**: Ed Wimble
- **Artists**: Rick Barber, Terry Leeds, William Barnes Wollen
- **Publishers**: AGEMA, Clash of Arms Games
- **Categories**: Napoleonic, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
For armchair generals who love deep strategy: this Napoleonic wargame is like a tactical time machine!Ultra-detailed historical simulationImpressive scale (100m/hex)Compatible with La Bataille de LignyGreat for solo studyLONG play sessions (6-8 hours)Complex for beginnersBasic components (counters)FOR GENRE FANS

## Description
La Bataille des Quatre Bras is a historical wargame recreating the crucial 1815 battle during Napoleon's Hundred Days. With a detailed 34x22-inch map and nearly 600 colorful counters, you'll command regiments and brigades in the fight for control of the strategic Quatre Bras crossroads. The scale is impressive: each hex represents 100 meters, each turn equals 20 real minutes, and each strength point symbolizes 50-100 soldiers. The game works both for epic duels between two commanders and for solo study of Napoleonic tactics. And if you want to expand the experience, it's fully compatible with La Bataille de Ligny to simulate the entire June 16, 1815. Get ready for 6-8 hours of pure military strategy!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Brace for 6-8 hours of gameplay - it's an epic experience that recreates the battle in near real-time!

### Can it be played solo?
Yes! The game has rules adapted for solitaire play, perfect for studying Napoleonic tactics at your own pace.

### Do I need La Bataille de Ligny?
Not required, but both games together let you simulate the entire June 16, 1815 - a dream for military history buffs!

### Is it hard to learn?
With a BGG weight of 4, it's complex. Best for players already experienced with hex-and-counter wargames.

### How old is the game?
Released in 1991, but the La Bataille series is famous for its timeless historical wargames.

### What's in the box?
A huge 34x22-inch map, nearly 600 colorful counters, and rule manuals - everything you need to recreate the battle.

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