1811 Albuera 2nd edition

1811: Albuera simulates this battle in lavish historical details using the "Fix Bayonets!" tactical system. The map was carefully drawn based on multiple historical sources while the unit counters sport the colors of the uniforms that were worn by those combat units that day. Two decks of Leader cards help you determine the order of activation of each of the armies' formations. Fix Bayonets! is a system simulating combat at the battalion level between the armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The rules include an emphasis on Command and Control, a card driven initiative activation system and limit the use of informational markers. The combat resolution system differentiates between the effects of fire, infantry assaults and cavalry charges. While not overly difficult, learning the game can be a challenging but rewarding experience for all wargamers.

This is Volume I of the Fix Bayonets! system, simulating combat at the battalion level between the armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The rules include an emphasis on Command and Control, a card driven initiative activation system and limit the use of informational markers. The combat resolution system differentiates between the effects of fire, infantry assaults and cavalry charges. While not overly difficult, learning the game can be a challenging but rewarding experience for all wargamers.

The second edition of "1811: Albuera" contains the following components:


One 44x29" mounted map.


One 16-pages Battle booklet.


One 56-pages Rules booklet.

50 Leaders & Events cards

Two 10-sided dice

25 "Fix Bayonets!" markers, 160 3/8x3/4" markers, 205 1/2x1/2" markers, 265 3/4x3/4" counters & markers.

Two identical 17x11" player aid cards.

One 17x11" Turn & Tracks sheet.

Three 11x8.5" Order of Battle sheets.


1st to 2nd Edition changes
The second edition of "1811: Albuera" and of the "Fix Bayonets!" core rules features many changes and improvements both in components and game mechanics while keeping the system very close to the original.

Components:
New mounted map (29"x43"). It has been graphically improved for readability (lighter colors, tracks are now separate). This addresses the most common criticism (map too dark) leveled at the first edition. The game scale has now been standardized at 120m per hexagon (play area is thus slightly smaller).

New unit/leader counters. A picture of the soldier now appears on each counter instead of an abstract representation of the uniform. The data is more readable and the pieces are generally of a lighter color.

New markers such as nation specific formation markers are now provided. A unit in column now uses a marker instead of facing a hexside (all facing is now to hex corners). We also simplified and made more legible the disorder and stragglers markers.

New event cards. We introduced a system of event cards that gives the players a random tactical advantage as a compensation for rolling badly. It is a very simple system that adds some flavor to the game. 

New player aid charts. They are printed in a more legible font and were made more compact.

New Turn & Tracks mat. Just as the one provided with our "1810: Bussaco" game, the turn clock, cohesion and fatigue tracks, weather and routed units boxes are now located on this separate component to be laid next to the map.

The order of battle displays for each army are now (just like in "1810: Bussaco") printed on separate heavy duty sheets using 1:1 scale for the counters for easier sorting.

Rules & battle booklets have been reformatted with a larger font. The game now comes with 4 scenarios and we expanded our historical and uniform notes.

• Read more information at BoardGameGeek website .
• Players: 1-2
• Playing time: 220 min.
• Language: English
• Language dependence: low
• Age: 14+