The Triomphe à Marengo (Triumph at Marengo) recreates that dramatic battle which took place in June 1800 and was one of the decisive Napoleonic victories (although does not looked that way at the onset).

One player takes the role of Bonaparte whose troops are scattered at the beginning, while the other attacks with the Austrians. He has to defeat the French, before they can strike back with their reinforcements. The game is fast playing and definitely departs from almost all wargame conventions – no dice, special battle & morale mechanics as well as hidden information. On top, it brings the look of the 19th century linear warfare onto the table.

Above I am presenting the game, its components, talk a bit about mechanics to grow your interest in it. I will create much more detailed material, where I will focus on rules and real game examples. Enjoy!