How many players is Waterloo?

Waterloo plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.

How long does Waterloo take to play?

A game of Waterloo takes 120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Waterloo any good?

Waterloo rates 5.9/10 from 421 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a napoleonic / wargame game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, ratio / combat results table.

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Waterloo (1962)

2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 5.9/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like napoleonic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Waterloo

Control the historical armies that participated in Napoleon's last great campaign!

Napoleonic Wargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Ratio / Combat Results Table · Designer: Lindsley Schutz, Thomas N. Shaw

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Waterloo FAQ

How many players is Waterloo?: Waterloo plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Waterloo take to play?: A game of Waterloo takes 120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Waterloo any good?: Waterloo rates 5.9/10 from 421 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a napoleonic / wargame game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, ratio / combat results table.