Republic and Empire Rules

Arofan Gregory offers Republic and Empire, a set of free wargames rules for 19th Century warfare.

Gregory writes:

These rules are intended to be used for any land conflict from the Napoleonic Wars through the Second Anglo-Boer War. Encompassing both colonial actiosn and conflicts between technologically advanced powers, they are intended for those who wish to recreate the lesser known conflicts of the period, for which specifically tailored rules sets are often not available. They are designed as a framework that is easily modified to fit the specific situation being recreated. Alternately, these rules are good for those who wish to play battalion-level games that move quickly, as a change of pace from more complicated games … Toward this end, any consistent basing system can be used …

Glider Pit Gladiators Board Game

In the world of Glider Pit Gladiators,

Two to six players control primitive gliders descending into a deep, sheer-walled pit. Within this natural arena the glider pilots engage in ritualistic, nonlethal gladiatorial combat. A combination of martial and flying skills is required for success in the glider-pit. Every decision a player makes, from the selection of weapons to the anticipation of fickle air currents, can be the first step down a road to glory… or disaster.

I think that this would make a really good and visually striking miniatures game.

Young Jacob Marley Board Game

Young Jacob Marley is a free print-and-play game from Cheapass Games. In it, your task is to make the most by lending money.

Battle For Moscow Free WWII Board Game

Years ago, GDW used to hand out copies of a simple Frank Chadwick game called Battle for Moscow. I’ve got a copy, and have used it to introduce players to board style hex wargaming. If you dont’ have a copy of this classic, you can download it here.

Making Sagebrush Trees

Ryan Scow has a tutorial on making miniature wargames trees from sage brush. They are very good looking.