There are several popular rule sets available for Napoleonic wargaming, covering warfare during the Napoleonic Era from the late 18th to the early 19th century. Here are a few well-known rule sets:
Black Powder: Rule set published by Warlord Games. It covers a wide range of conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars. Black Powder offers specific rules and army lists for recreating battles from this era. It emphasizes brigade-level combat and includes rules for infantry, cavalry, artillery, and special units.
General de Brigade: Published by Partizan Press, is a set of rules for wargaming the Napoleonic Era. It focuses on the command and control aspects of battles, including unit formations, historical tactics, and period-specific rules. General de Brigade offers a comprehensive approach to simulating Napoleonic warfare.
Field of Glory Napoleonic: Rule set by Osprey Publishing. It covers warfare during the Napoleonic Era and provides guidelines for creating armies, organizing troops, and resolving battles. Field of Glory Napoleonic incorporates historical tactics, unit formations, and command mechanics.
Shako: Published by TFL (TooFatLardies), is a set of rules for Napoleonic warfare. It focuses on the tactics and command aspects of battles, including formations, orders, and morale. Shako provides a detailed system for simulating brigade-level combat.
Lasalle: Written by Sam Mustafa, is a set of rules designed for large-scale Napoleonic battles. It emphasizes historical tactics, unit formations, and the command and control aspects of warfare during this period.
These are just a few examples of rule sets available for Napoleonic wargaming. Each rule set has its own unique mechanics, level of detail, and play style. It’s recommended to explore these rule sets further, read reviews, and choose the one that best aligns with your gaming preferences and the specific historical era you wish to simulate.
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