Borodino (1972)

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Designer	John Young
Artist	Redmond A. Simonsen
Publisher	SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Year Published	1972
# of Players	1 − 2
User Suggested # of Players	Best with 2 players Recommended with 1, 2 players (1 voter) [poll]
Playing Time	180 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages	12 and up
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Subdomain	Wargames (3 voters) [vote]
Category	Napoleonic Wargame
Mechanic	Hex-and-Counter
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Family	Strategy and Tactics Magazine
Primary Name	Borodino
Alternate Names	The Battle for Borodino The Battle of Borodino
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Strategy & Tactics magazine #32 game published by SPI in 1972. The game covers Napoleon's move on the way to Moscow but encountered severe resistance at Borodino. His aggression was stopped by the Russian Army and the winter effect.

This game is broadly considered to be one of the early classics of wargaming. Though a crude simulation by today's standards it has many of the hallmarks of what makes a "game" one that is good. It is simple, balanced, replayable and can draw the interest of both new gamers and old salts alike.

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