Yume no Bushi – Dream of the Warrior

Yume no Bushi – Dream of the Warrior is a set of free wargames rules for samurai skirmishes in the Chanbarra movie tradition. Think westerns, but in a samurai setting.

1916 World War I Rules

Wartime Journal offers 1916, a set of free wargames rules for battalion and regimental combat in World War I.

Small Spacecraft Combat Rules

Small Spacecraft Combat rules are a set of free wargames rules allowing players to first design and then fight it out with space fighters.

Panzer Kids Basic

Panzer Kids Basic is a set of pay-what-you-want rules for tabletop skirmishes between WWII tanks. The author writes:

Panzer Kids Basic contains all the rules to run simple tabletop skirmishes between World War II tanks. You provide the miniatures, dice, and terrain to use. The rules outline how to set up the battlefield, deploy your tanks, move them to get the best shots on opponents while taking advantage of cover, and attack! The game offers suggestions on matching up opposing tanks from World War II, with cards describing game stats for several period Axis and Allied tanks.

Panzer Kids introduces wargaming newcomers to fundamental elements like movement, range, line of sight, cover, and casualties. Appropriate for adults interested in learning about miniature wargames or introducing children to the hobby.

The 16-page PDF files includes basic rules, examples, tips, and tank stat cards. Two full-page extras include all eight tank cards on one sheet and a turn summary reference sheet.

Featherstonian Rules For The Franco Prussian War

Tony’s Toy Soldiers’ blog offers a two-page set of Featherstonian Rules For The Franco Prussian War.