Napoleonic 20 Series #2

Jena 20 is the second title featuring Joseph Miranda’s innovative Napoleonic 20 game system. With only modest complexity and a focused scope employing low unit density on the map (20 pieces or less) and dramatic, fast playing turns, it is the addition of ‘story-driven’ random event cards and night game turns providing the operational pauses and “friction of war” that give players a great feel for the parry-and-thrust of a Napoleonic campaign as the armies close for battle.

Following France’s glorious victory against the combined Austro-Russian armies at Austerlitz the previous December, the Prussians have finally come off the fence and declared war against Napoleon. As both sides maneuver, uncertain of the location or center of gravity of the opposing army, they meet in a dramatic double battle on the fields of both Jena and Auerstadt.

Can the heirs of Frederick the Great maintain their composure and cohesion long enough to teach the haughty French a lesson, or will Napoleon and his Marshals ride on to ever greater glory?

Number of Players: 2
Ages: 13 and up
Playing Time: approximately 50 minutes
Complexity: 4 on a 9 scale
Solitaire Suitability: 6 on a 9 scale
Scale: Each unit is 1 corps, each hex is about 1000 meters, and each turn is roughly 3.5 day hours (or 10 night hours).

•    One 8-page, color instructions booklet, with Standard and Optional rules included
•    One 1-page sheet of Exclusive rules.
•    40 color, die-cut 5/8” mounted game pieces
•    12 random event cards
•    One 11” x 17” color game map
•    One 8.5” x 11” color player aid sheet
•    Polybag packaging and component storage

- "This is an enjoyable wargame that fits the bill of being playable in an evening. Both players can try each side to get the most out of the game, and it has great replayability. The game plays solo but mostly as an exercise to test strategies against a real opponent. Jena 20 fits into the beer and pretzels wargame category, and it is a very welcome entry in that category." - Paul Franklin (Board Game Geek)
- "Jena 20 is an elegant way to see what the Napoleonic 20 series is about. The game plays fast, offers enough options to try different strategies, and is not predictable due to the Random Event cards. It is also offers you the option to teach new players some well known wargaming basics. And all that is said about this Jena 20 game can be applied to other titles in this series too. A top game!" - (Spel! Magazine)
- " This is a polished wargaming gem which deserves the highest accolades. To be able to play a game of this depth and fun in only an hour is a design breakthrough. I look forward to the other titles in the Napoleonic 20 series which I have ordered and recommend that any wargamers worth their salt give this game and this series a try." - Don Smith (Board Game Geek)

Game Design & Development: Alan Emrich
Art & Graphic Design: John Cooper
Playtesting: Mark Beninger, Lance McMillan, Kim Meints

Regular Price: $26.50