Paper Sloop Model

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Warartisan is offering a free sample model of the Enterprise, one of the ships that fought on Lake Champlain in 1776. It’s part of paper model ships to go with the free Away Boarders rules for refighting naval battles on the Great Lakes in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Chronicles Of Blood Solo War Game

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Chronicles of Blood is a solo fantasy wargame. The basic game is free, but expansions are $1 each.

1666 Naval Rules For Anglo Dutch Wars

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1666 is a set of free wargames rules for naval combat in the Anglo Dutch wars. The game is designed for 1/2400 ships on a 2 inch hex grid. Direct download.

Cossacks vs French In Russia

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Here are a few photos from our group’s recent game of Cossacks versus French in 1812 Russia. The French were attempting to hold onto a town while foraging for supplies; the Cossacks wanted to drive off the French while looting the countryside. As the game progressed, increasing numbers of Cossacks came in from the countryside to join the fun, while French reinforcements were also funneling in.

The figures and terrain were all by Bob Marshall, whose wargaming talents are eclipsed only by his talents as a cowboy troubadour.