"Pig War" The men who would be kings battle reports

[shadowking1957]

 Today after about a month we finally got a game in the men who would be kings , from Osprey, we have both decent British intervention army's and ACW forces so the Pig wars were  a first choice to test out the scenarios. My British vs the Americans, 24 points aside. Scenario A "Just passing by", we then played scenario B Seek and Destroy, an area of cover and objectives held by the British is  attacked by the Americans full force and the British reserves come to the aid, I swapped Elite and a reg unit t for an irregular infantry and some Cavalry.





















Two very entertaining games and we learned a lot, the  best thing was Alec had never played and after about turn 2 he knew what the rolls caused and effects. good fun and great to use   our miniatures.  full reports here
http://shadowking-shadowkings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/pig-war-men-who-would-be-kings-battle.html

[FifteensAway]

Perhaps too many readers believe you reference the rule book for Viking era games and don't know of the incident up nigh Seattle way.  Will have to check out more when I have more time and shouldn't be asleep in my bed.

[Marine0846]

Two excellent battle reports.
Love the Photos.
What size of army would you say,
 would make a good three to four hour game?

[shadowking1957]

What size of army would you say,
 would make a good three to four hour game

On my experience we played 2 24 point games so maybe 36 or even 48 points ?. Also the scenario and conditions would alter the time frame?. We found the mechanics are in your head easy and game play and what happens when trying to activate is very important and Alec noted the pin  results make  the game work. some way of recording who has been activated also would required for larger forces but most have counters in games now to use.

My thoughts only and  thank you for comments and views as always

[commissarmoody]

Looks lime two enjoyable games.