1814 – Empire’s End takes in the full scope of the both sides’ military possibilities inherent in the 1814 situation. Napoleon has been sent reeling from his second massive defeat in 2 years at Leipzig and must defend France from a now overwhelming coalition. Badly outnumbered, Napoleon's main chances lay in repeating his nimble campaigns in Italy some 20 years past.

Pieces represent the prominent Commanders on all sides, and the larger formations. Players organize and move their pieces across the point to point map to further their strategy. Quick to play, but tense throughout the game, 1814 – Empire’s End features just 2 pages of rules and 16 large 5/8” counters and a single 8.5” x 11” map.