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Post by zuludon on Jul 23, 2018 22:49:04 GMT
We played a fun WW1 trench raid game at my club over the weekend. The rules were published in Wargames Illustrated Issue 235. I often find rules in magazines lacking some vital details, but these were pretty complete. The rules are fast playing but allow things like the throwing back and forth of hand grenades, which provided some great moments. With only ten figures a side, we had time to play the game twice. Each time it looked like the German attackers were going to triumph, but in both games the British rallied and were able to drive off the attackers. Attached are some photos of the games. |
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Post by Mike Lewis on Jul 24, 2018 8:35:18 GMT
That looks great - where are the trench sections from?
Mike
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Post by zuludon on Jul 24, 2018 14:45:22 GMT
I bought mine from Atherton Scenics on eBay. Free shipping in the US. Expensive shipping elsewhere.
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Post by tradgardmastre on Jul 25, 2018 8:01:08 GMT
Very effective scenery and well painted figures, it looks a fun game to play in. Do you know if the company does other 54mm scale terrain pieces?
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Post by spiritofethandune on Jul 25, 2018 14:07:14 GMT
Hi Don,
I've just got back from holiday so only now have I seen your pics. Fantastic! I will get a copy of WI issue 235 myself and look into getting some trench sections from Atherton.
Best wishes
Anthony
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Post by zuludon on Jul 25, 2018 15:50:29 GMT
Tradgardmastre, the company makes some great multi-scale rock formations, earthworks with gabions, bombed out buildings, Zulu huts, American Indian lodges, etc. Lots of useful stuff!
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Post by spiritofethandune on Aug 17, 2018 7:31:19 GMT
Hi Nick,
I just wondered how you converted the grid aspect of the rules to your trench sections as the latter are not marked off in squares?
Best wishes
Anthony
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Post by zuludon on Aug 17, 2018 15:15:42 GMT
Hi Anthony,
I just measured one inch in place of one grid square. Same with the grenade spider. It seemed to work out fine. Four or eight inches, moving along the trench, may seem short for 54mm, but it actually felt right.
Best,
Nick
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Post by spiritofethandune on Aug 17, 2018 16:41:31 GMT
Hi Nick,
Many thanks!
Best wishes
Anthony
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