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One-hour Wargames: Practical Tabletop Battles for those with limited time and space
Neil Thomas
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Description for One-hour Wargames: Practical Tabletop Battles for those with limited time and space
Paperback. Contains 8 (completely new) sets of very simple war-gaming rules covering all periods from Ancient to WWII. The rules only require a small number of figures and a 3' x 3' playing area, ideal for beginners. Includes 30 tactical scenarios that can be used with any period. Num Pages: 160 pages, 30 maps/set-up diagrams. BIC Classification: WDHW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available sets of rules require several hours to set up and play to a conclusion; some can easily swallow up a whole day or weekend. For many gamers this means that their lavishly prepared miniature armies rarely get used at all. Apart from time, the other consideration is space, which further constrains the opportunities for a game. In One-hour Wargames, veteran gamer and rule-writer Neil Thomas has addressed both these problems. Now it is practical to play a game in around an ... Read more
One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available sets of rules require several hours to set up and play to a conclusion; some can easily swallow up a whole day or weekend. For many gamers this means that their lavishly prepared miniature armies rarely get used at all. Apart from time, the other consideration is space, which further constrains the opportunities for a game. In One-hour Wargames, veteran gamer and rule-writer Neil Thomas has addressed both these problems. Now it is practical to play a game in around an ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473822900
SKU
V9781473822900
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-16
About Neil Thomas
Neil Thomas has been a keen wargamer for decades and has built a reputation for writing elegantly simple rules. His previous works include Wargaming: An Introduction; Ancient and Medieval Wargaming; Napoleonic Wargaming and Wargaming Nineteenth Century Europe 1816-1879.
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