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Title: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Armstrong47 on 04 June 2022, 10:02:29 AM

Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a good set of rules for gaming the conflict in Cuba,and later fighting in the Philippines against against Tagalog insurgents and Moro's?

Thanks,
Andy

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Atheling on 04 June 2022, 10:16:22 AM

If you look on the 1898 website there are two very good suggestions for wargaming the period, one using Black Powder and one The Men Who Would Be Kings.

In the Defence of the Homeland. The Spanish American War in Puerto Rico with Black Powder:
https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/article/spanish-american-war-puerto-rico-black-powder/ (https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/article/spanish-american-war-puerto-rico-black-powder/)

The Cubans Who Would Be Kings, Wargaming the 1898 Spanish American War:
https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/article/wargaming-1898-spanish-american-war/

The Filipinos Who Would Be Kings, Wargaming 1896-1902 Philippines War:
https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/article/wargaming-philippines-war-1898/

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: FifteensAway on 04 June 2022, 01:56:57 PM

Maybe check The Virtual Armchair General.  I know they make a range of figures specific to the period and I believe they have rules for it as well. 

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: JBaumal on 04 June 2022, 09:11:53 PM

I will throw my hat in for The Sword And The Flame. We’ve played many SAW games over the years with these rules.

http://www.sergeants3.com/

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Armstrong47 on 05 June 2022, 06:22:27 PM

Thanks for the responses guys.
Hi Atheling,yes I've used the rules amendments on the 1898 website,I was wondering if there is anything'"war specific" available.
Hi Fifteens,I have the rules and the Rough Riders supplement from TVAG,great for period atmosphere,but I don't really get on with the rules.
Hi JBaumal I will definitely have a look at TSATF,I'm sure I have a copy,somewhere.

Thanks
Andy

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: S J Donovan on 05 June 2022, 07:24:00 PM

There is a specific set of TSATF rules for SAW, The sword in the Philippines.  See Sergeants Three.  The Virtual Armchair General has The Kris and the Flame.  Two good sets of rules.

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Atheling on 05 June 2022, 08:04:13 PM

Hi Andy,

It's not a war that I have ever played so I really can't add anything else in all honesty. :)

Quote from: Armstrong47 on 05 June 2022, 06:22:27 PM

Thanks for the responses guys.
Hi Atheling,yes I've used the rules amendments on the 1898 website,I was wondering if there is anything'"war specific" available.
Hi Fifteens,I have the rules and the Rough Riders supplement from TVAG,great for period atmosphere,but I don't really get on with the rules.
Hi JBaumal I will definitely have a look at TSATF,I'm sure I have a copy,somewhere.

Thanks
Andy

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Armstrong47 on 06 June 2022, 09:50:01 AM

Quote from: S J Donovan on 05 June 2022, 07:24:00 PM

There is a specific set of TSATF rules for SAW, The sword in the Philippines.  See Sergeants Three.  The Virtual Armchair General has The Kris and the Flame.  Two good sets of rules.
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I'll check out the sword in the Philippines, although I believe The Kris and the Flame is set earlier than the SAW,more 1840-1860 period..
Andy

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: MaleGriffin on 06 June 2022, 06:40:45 PM

I don't know the others, but TSATF has always given me a good game. One of my favorites to the point that when collecting new figures, I but foot, horse and artillery figures in units of 20. 12 & 4 figures respectively.

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Mad Guru on 06 June 2022, 11:39:58 PM

MaleGriffin… based on what you say above re: TSATF… you truly are a Prince among men -- and no doubt among señoritas as well! (Had to tie this comment into the SAW somehow, to make it legit.)

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: BillK on 06 June 2022, 11:54:24 PM

TSATF has always been our go-to for SpanAm and other Colonial period games... and has done us well.

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: MiniPigs on 22 June 2022, 01:20:18 PM

 Campaign rules and other goodies for the period.


https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RU-07

https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RU-08

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Atheling on 22 June 2022, 02:38:06 PM

Quote from: MiniPigs on 22 June 2022, 01:20:18 PM

Campaign rules and other goodies for the period.


https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RU-07

https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RU-08

Also available from Old Glory UK:

https://www.oldgloryuk.com/old-glory-press-source-books-and-rules/42/144/389/399 (https://www.oldgloryuk.com/old-glory-press-source-books-and-rules/42/144/389/399)

https://www.oldgloryuk.com/old-glory-press-source-books-and-rules/42/144/389/399 (https://www.oldgloryuk.com/old-glory-press-source-books-and-rules/42/144/389/399)

I've got no idea what scale the rules are aimed at.

Title: Re: Spanish-AmericanvWar,1898 Rules
Post by: Armstrong47 on 22 June 2022, 05:58:07 PM

Hi chaps.
Thank you for the links,I bought both volumes of the "Rough Riders" series at a wargames show back in 1999, can't remember which one,now.
The rules are aimed at 28mm and are intended to be used with the Old Glory 25mm/28mm SAW range.

Cheers,
Andy