Poitiers 1356 et Formigny 1450
Vae Victis
Vae Victis issue 26. This game offers two battles of the Hundred Years' War--Poitiers (1356) and Formigny (1450). The choice of battles allows one to examine how tactics changed from the beginning to the end of the war--particularly the value of artillery. Each turn is a half-hour of real time and each hexagon represents about 200 meters--thus, these battles are relatively small and quick-playing. As with all Vae Victis games, the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online.
- Players: 2
- Play time: 45 min
- Complexity: 2.28 / 5
- Designer: Frédéric Bey
- Year: 1999