ACW epic Walord Games.

I now have 50 "regiments" per side painted up,so thought I would "roll out" the figures for the "boys" using my solo games rules-this we did last night.......................

Top photo shows the game set-up,with the Confederates on the left-Paul and Graham commanded the Union and I took on the roll of "Rebel" commander.I explained,very briefly, the rules(which are so simple!) and off we went!Bottom photo is a detail of a Union Brigade,5 regiments plus artillery and Brigadier figure.

We got stuck into it as soon as possible-red "pom-poms" denoting casualties! Paul decided to go for a manoeuvering game,and the simplicity of my rules became apparent-basically you can "elasticate" time and movement to produce a very realistic game-I was soon in trouble as I was attacked frontally by Graham and out-flanked by Paul-will I ever learn??

Two action shots-top is of Graham's frontal attack,bottom is Paul's double thrust against my left flank-thrilling stuff!

Paul is forcing my troops to retire(it's good being retired!)-the difference in numbers is very obvious!!

By some lucky dice throws from me,Graham's attack has crumbled,and he ordered a general retreat-I quickly follows up and the flank was mine-but with Paul winning the other flank,a draw was inevitable(well that's my take on the situation!)

As a test game this went very well,and both Graham and Paul liked the idea of Grand movement by Brigades and Divisions-I will get the other ten "regiments" painted this week,and will plan another game for next Sunday.I feel that the red "pom-poms" detract from the visual aspect of the game,so what to do?-change them to BLUE pom-poms-keep it simple stupid!!