I thought the first game of the year would be SYW-ish using my home cast 40mm figures and Batailles of the Ancient Regime (BAR) rules . Here we see the Prussian force coming onto the table , the mission for both armies is to capture the village and the game will last eight moves.
Prussian Cuirassier emerge from the woods.
The enemy - a Saxon force .
The Saxon force deploys , Hussars to the right , the new troop of Cuirassier form up outside the village whilst the elite Liebe Garde move down the road.
A similar force of Prussians , Hussars move around the right flank as one troop of Cuirassier deploys the other charges down the road into the village .
My new Regiment of Fusiliers which count as raw this game .
The Cuirassiers clash in the village street , as the other troop of Prussians rout the Saxon Hussars .
A prolonged melee ends in a draw and both forces retire to rally.
The Prussian Hussars charge the Saxon Guards and suffering heavy casualties - rout , not a good day for Hussars ! .
With time running out and both cavalry forces spent the Saxon Foot charge the Fusiliers .
The Prussians are driven back - but their moral holds and in the last move they manage to cause enough casualties on the Saxon Garde to force them to retire .
The stricken field , a Prussian win but at a cost . A great game to start the year and it reminds me how much I like these simple rules and their card activation system is perfect for solo play.
What a great game. I like the shots from behind the tree foliage. The figures look splendid, and the laser cut trees themselves fit in really well.
ReplyDeleteYes I was a bit dubious about the trees but they have turned out well and add to the 'toy soldier' look.
DeleteGreat looking game and a good start to the wargaming year ahead.
ReplyDeleteYes must play more games using these figures and rules.
DeleteHi Tony- a great way to start 2019 with this large 7Yrs Wargame in 40mm- great photos of the action. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThe first of many I hope .
DeleteSuper looking game,l do like the look of 40mm figures and those trees.
ReplyDeleteYes they seem to complement each other.
DeleteI know its been said already but the trees look wonderful. What a great way to kick off the year.
ReplyDeleteI got them off eBay , the Fir trees are Christmas decorations which I based up , quite cheap as well .
DeleteThat looked like a lot of fun Tony...
ReplyDeleteI also like the Magic Roundabout trees... ;-)
All the best. Aly
Yes the rules work well for solo play , the trees are 'different' !
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