East Street games offers Valhalla, a set of free wargames rules for Dark Age skirmishes. The rules are free for the downloading, or for purchase in print. The website has an online system for generating warbands. Interesting stuff.
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Micro Squad: The 1:1 Scale Game
From GHQ comes a 1:1 scale game for 1/285th scale miniatures called Micro Squad. The authors write:
Here’s THE WWII 1:1 GAME for 1/285th scale military miniatures!
Based on the popular “Micro Armour: The Game – WWII” platoon scale rules, Micro Squad: The 1:1 Scale Game – WWII is designed for both the history buff and the 6mm wargamer. Training, experience, and “cohesion” of players’ forces are important factors in deciding the outcome of each battle.This NEW expanded edition includes:
* 27 pages of weapons and aircraft data for Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, the Soviet Union, UK, and US.
* Full color game markers
* Quick reference Combat Table Card
* How-to guide for designing scenarios
* 10 ready-to-play scenariosGAME SCALE: 1 miniature = 1 vehicle/weapon, 1 inch = 25 yds/meters, 1 turn = 1 real time minute
Into The Fray Core Rules
Into The Fray is a set of free wargames rules for fantasy skirmishes. The authors write:
Designed so that each player will field between 15 and 20 figures in a standard battle, a game of Into the Fray will last about 2 hours with experienced players. The game includes rules for the standard fare like movement, combat and morale, and also includes a system for magic and special abilities that will keep things interesting even for veteran players.
Available only in an electronic format, ITF is a print and play game. It keeps the initial cost down and allows you to make as many or as few miniatures as you need to form your army. With a few supplies (cardstock and glue sticks) and a few hobby tools (a hobby knife and a straightedge) you can build all of the cards, miniatures, counters and templates you need. Add in a handful of six siders and a tape measure and you will be ready to get Into the Fray!!
Shield Breaker Fantasy Rules
Shield Breaker is a set of free wargames rules for fantasy skirmish. The authors write:
Shield Breaker is a game about warbands battling it out in a world of legends. It is intended for use with about 6–20 miniatures in the most common 28mm scale. Buy, borrow or steal any fantasy miniatures, compose a warband and you are ready to play.
Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game Rules
Wolsung is a set of free wargames rules for steampunk skirmishes. The company also sells a variety of figures to go with the rules.