La Battaglia di Pavia

One of the many wargames designed by Guido Crepax for his own pleasure, featuring his beautiful paper soldiers. Published in the pages of the Italian Linus magazine in 1967-1969. Unfortunately the publication was never finished and the complete game remains unpublished to this day. This game takes a more frivolous approach than Waterloo and combines Crepax's passions in colorful uniforms and in beautiful women, as immediately apparent from the gorgeous game board. Women play an important part, and vivandieres, courtesans and spies can influence the fates of the battle. Moreover, mercenaries are unreliable and at risk of switching sides.