If you’ve been inspired by the Iliad and the Odyssey, or by movies such as Ray Harryhausen’s Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans, or by Troy, or 300, or any of a myriad books or movies on the Ancient Greeks, you’ve probably (like me) considered building a couple of armies to act out your swords and sandals fantasies. Ancient Greece is a website that provides a wealth of information of the history behind the legends.
Month: September 2020
Napoleon At Waterloo Free Wargame
Gamers (like me) of a certain age will remember the old James Dunnigan game Napoleon At Waterloo. It’s a small, but interesting board game that was given away to S&T subscribers, and also by many game stores — I got mine for free on a “games day.”
You can now download this classic for free. Maybe it can be used to introduce a new generation to the joys of chit and hex games.
Making “Forest Filler”
Another good article from Armored Ink: This one on making “forest filler” — the clumps of undergrowth on the forest floor.
Heroes of Victoria’s Empire
Heroes of Victoria’s Empire is a set of free wargames rules for heroic actions in the colonial era.