The game didn't last long once the Russians got their artillery bombarding the buildings , this combined with the HMG fire caused heavy casualties in the Chinese garrisons and they fled before the Sailors charged in taking the station .
The Chinese did recieve reinforcements in the shape of a unit of Mongolian cavalry - BUT they rolled a 'blunder' on the 'command' dice and promptly quit the field - 'Oh dear' ! .
With the red flag flying over the captured station the game was won by the Bolshevik forces .
Feng Shui beats a hasty retreat and starts to plan his revenge !. The game played well and the rules being simple enough I was able to remember most of them in my head (always an advantage) . I think these will be my 'go too' set for this period in the future .
Great stuff! Were you using home grown rules? I like the sound of them....any set where you can remember most of it and don't have to constantly refer to a QRS has my vote!
ReplyDeleteThey are https://www.belloludi.nl/winkel/BelloLudi-Skirmish-Game-WW1-Bundle-UK-p329842080
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DeleteThey sell the dice as well .
DeleteExcellent game Tony, too bad the cavalry rolled a "blunder," but that's the way the dice rolled! I look forward to Feng Shui's revenge!
ReplyDeleteYes it was a bit of a blow for the Chinese !
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it, the pictures were certainly enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind minor blunders, esp in a large game but I find most players make enough on their own and I've played too many games where a couple of bad rolls leading to extremely unlikely events and/or completely eliminating player input, completely spoil an afternoon or evening's entertainment. Still, to each their own.
I find the cards help when playing solo and lead to events I wouldn't of considered myself .
DeleteGreat looking game and always fun to try out new rules.
ReplyDeleteThank you , luckily the new rules are simple and easy to remember .
DeleteLooks and sounds as though you are really enjoying the Solo Play- good to have a set of rules that throw in moments that are previously not on the radar- good going Tony.
ReplyDeleteYes the cards are very good at creating situations which can be difficult to cope with .
DeleteThe Back of Beyond has always tempted me, but I've resisted...your game/report here is not helping my resolve :)
ReplyDeleteThe figures are mainly Copplestone figures - which are very pretty indeed ! .
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