{"product_id":"sound-of-drums-battles-of-napoleon-volume-ii-quatre-bras-1815-wartenberg-1813","title":"Sound of Drums: Battles of Napoleon Volume II Quatre Bras, 1815 \u0026 Wartenberg, 1813","description":"\u003cb\u003eSound of Drums: Battles of Napoleon Volume II Quatre Bras, 1815 \u0026amp; Wartenberg, 1813\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBattles of Napoleon is an epic game series that simulates the most famous battles of Napoleon on a tactical scale sharing an elegant and cohesive ruleset. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis system emphasizes the art of coordination and timing in a “cat-and-mouse” struggle of formations. Players must balance bold orders and careful management, facing constant pressure to make critical activation decisions that dictate the pace of battle.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn advanced chit-based activation mechanism ensures dynamic gameplay:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlayers decide which formation to activate when a chit is drawn.\nFormations can be activated multiple times per turn but lose effectiveness with each activation.\nStrategic decision-making begins at the start of each turn, as players issue orders to their formations. Aggressive orders bring greater risks of fatigue and collapse, creating a thrilling balance between ambition and sustainability.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scale of the series is appr. 150 meters per hex. Infantry units are battalions; artillery are batteries, and cavalry are represented as regiments.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVol. 2 contains two battles in one box: QUATRE BRAS 1815 and WARTENBURG 1813 and contains 840 large (15mm) counters, 2 huge map sheets (each 86 x 55 cm) with large hexes, 6 charts and tables, 107 wooden cubes, 3 customized cotton bags, 1 rules manual. 1 play book and 6 dice. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe box also contains the free upgrade kit of Vol. 1 – EYLAU 1807.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarc von Martial, one of the best graphic artists in the business, is in charge of the artwork. Gamers can expect beautiful, era-style maps and counters, and they will not be disappointed by his skill and love for detail.","brand":"Little Big Wars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598644437301,"sku":"SOD 202505","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/8783\/5198\/files\/sod_20202505-image1_220c9b0f-bb21-42ec-a60b-5939db984f7a.png?v=1789598016","url":"https:\/\/littlebigwars.com\/products\/sound-of-drums-battles-of-napoleon-volume-ii-quatre-bras-1815-wartenberg-1813","provider":"Little Big Wars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}