# The Charge: The Light Brigade at Balaclava

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: David Kershaw, Geoff Noble
- **Publishers**: White Dog Games
- **Categories**: Post-Napoleonic, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Command Cards, Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Time Track

## Verdict
For those who love strategic challenges and solo games, The Charge offers an engaging historical experience.Deep historical immersionVaried strategic mechanicsConstant challenge and replayabilityComplexity may intimidate beginnersLong game, requires time and patienceFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
The Charge: The Light Brigade at Balaclava is a solitaire game that recreates the famous charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in 1854. Split into two interconnected games, you take on the role of Lord Raglan, the British commander, trying to avert historical disaster. In the first game, you manage the battle, moving troops with command cards and attempting to minimize damage before the inevitable charge. In the second game, you lead the charge itself, where every decision could be the difference between victory and defeat. With mechanics like area movement, dice rolling, and push-your-luck, the game offers an intense and challenging strategic experience. The game includes a detailed map, 130 counters, a 28-page rulebook, and D6 and D10 dice.

## FAQ
### How many players?
Only 1 player, it's a solitaire game.

### What's the average playtime?
Between 60 and 120 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
Yes, the game has medium-high complexity, ideal for those with experience in wargames.

### What components are included?
Battlefield map, 130 counters, 28-page rulebook, D6 and D10 dice.

### Who is it recommended for?
For fans of wargames and historical games who enjoy strategic challenges.