Wellington – A Classic Napoleonic CDG Taught by Volko Ruhnke

Join us for a Teach & Play stream of Wellington, the classic 2005 card-driven wargame designed by Mark McLaughlin and published by GMT Games—with none other than Volko Ruhnke guiding us through the action! A longtime fan of the game, Volko will help us explore why this lesser-known gem still holds up nearly two decades later.

Wellington adapts the system from The Napoleonic Wars to focus on the brutal campaigns in Spain and Portugal. Played in two teams—Britain & Spain vs France Nord & France Sud—it simplifies diplomacy while retaining deep operational choices, fast-paced card play, and dynamic alliances.

Whether you're discovering it for the first time or revisiting a forgotten classic, come see why Wellington deserves a place on the Card Driven Games shelf right alongside the greats.

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