The Old West Skirmish Wargames: Wargaming Western Gunfights Hardcover – April 8, 2023

These classic rules launched skirmish wargaming in the UK and the North America. They were played in most wargaming clubs on a regular basis. From stage coach robberies to recreations of gunfights from the pages of history, these rules introduced wargaming with individual figures. This edition includes many previously unpublished chapters. These rules have all that is required to recreate the American Wild West on the table top. Bank robberies, saloon brawls, US cavalry actions and the showdown on the main street are made possible. The basic rules are straightforward, but there are many optional chapters that can be used as required. Chapters include: Movement Orders Terrain Weapon effects Hand-to-hand fighting Optional rules add all the glorious detail of the Wild West, such as: Machine guns and artillery Fire and explosions Saloon Brawls Special rules for Indians The ‘Iron Horse’ Frontier towns Solo games In addition to the full set of original rules, this edition includes extra chapters on: Various scenarios and campaigns Narrative campaigns Indian buffalo hunting game. The rules are published by the History of Wargaming Project as part of its work to document the development of wargaming. Read more