Over the weekend I got to run the game three times at BLAM. Here are some shots of the action from the three games.
First up is a shot of the board at the start of the game. The indians are going about their normal routine aware that their village is about to come under attack.
From the south a troop of US cavalry crosses the Little Powder River and heads towards the village.
Meanwhile another troop form a firing line on the other side of the river to distract the Sioux.
The third troop attack the village, driving off the defenders.
However the White Eyes don't have it all their own way as returning from the hunt, braves under the leadership of War Chief Bright Lance enter the battle in large numbers.
Crossing the river they hurl themselves at the troopers who desparately try and stem their attack.
However the numbers are too great and slowly but surely the Cavalry are forced into a last stand and overwhelmed.
Meanwhile the thrird troop have successfully attacked the village buring a number of tepees but failed to drive off the pony herds.
With the other two troops being destroyed the column withdrew allowing the indians to claim a narrow victory.
The players semed to have a great time and the rules provided enough historical flavour but with the occasional Hollywood moment. One was when the Greenhorn Lieutenant, having seen most of his troop killed, rode to the aid of his remaining men who were holed up in a desparate Last Stand. He was killed trying to rescue the last trooper in the final action of the game.