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Napoleon

Napoleon

(Public Domain)
2–60 min0+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.3 BGG19Kids
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How do you play Napoleon?

A traditional trick-taking card game. Each player receives 5 cards. Beginning on dealer's left, each player has one chance to bid for the number of tricks they think they can win, or passes.

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Napoleon box art
official art · (Public Domain)

A traditional trick-taking card game. Each player receives 5 cards. Beginning on dealer's left, each player has one chance to bid for the number of tricks they think they can win, or passes. The winner indicates trumps with the first card led, with standard trick-taking rules thereafter.

Scoring is 1 pt per trick bid, but a bid of all 5 tricks will be one of (in order):

  • Nap (gain 10 points for a win / lose 5 points if you fail)
  • Wellington (10 / 10)
  • Blucher (10 / 20)
game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
0 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Napoleon cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Napoleon cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Napoleon?
Napoleon is a card game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring auction / bidding. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Napoleon — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Napoleon support?
Napoleon is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Napoleon take?
A game of Napoleon takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Napoleon for?
Napoleon is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Napoleon?
Napoleon has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Napoleon new.

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