Quick and Simple Wargames Rules For Everything are just what they say. These would be good for introducing young ‘uns to gaming.
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Fire and Fury America’s Wars
I think Fire and Fury is the finest set of miniatures rules ever written. It has elegantly simple mechanics, fun gameplay and set the standard for high-quality rules presentation.
Now the Fire and Fury people are at work on a version for America’s other “horse and musket” wars: The Revolution, War of 1812, and Mexican War. You can find the playtest versions of Fire and Fury: Americas Wars here.
Two For Tea Fast Play American Revolution Rules
Rebel Publishing offers “Two For Tea”, a set of fast play rules for the American War of Independence. I’ve tried them, and they work well.
Seven Samurai Skirmish
Seven Samurai Skirmish is a set of free wargames rules for battles in the spirit of the classic Kurosawa movie Seven Samurai.
Victory Without Quarter English Civil War Rules
Victory Without Quarter is a set of free wargames rules for quick play English Civil War battles.