Holy Hack - Hacking by the Book (1996, Black Falcon Publications) is one of the "Hack" miniatures rules set, but this rules set specifically covers ancient warfare in the Biblical period. The rules are for either 25mm or 15mm miniatures, and while it recommends a basing system that is common with several other miniature rules sets (such as DBA, DBM, WRG...
From the rulebook: "Revised and expanded to include warfare in The Near East, Egypt and Africa in Old Testament Times. Includes general orders of battle, tactics, formations, revised casualty calculation method, diagrams, naval & siege rules, Divine Intervention, heroic challenges & Q.R.S. "Originally published as `Holy Hack: Hacking By the Book Biblical...
From the editor's website: The premise of Holy Land is that there is a revitalization of the militant Arab world. They then challenge the Israelis, using not only conventional military forces, but also the full spectrum of conflict, including insurgency and terrorism. The game includes several possible scenario options for different types of conflict. Holy...
"Holy Roman Empire" is a political and military wargame of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) that plunged Germany and Europe into one of the longest and most destructive wars. Up to six players control the major powers of the era, fielding armies, building navies and engaging in diplomatic intrigue, bribery and treachery that will decide who will wear the...
Originally published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #247 (Jan-Feb 2008). Holy Roman Empire: Wars of the Reformation, 1524-38 is a wargame of intermediate complexity intended for play by four, three or two. The era it covers – from the Peasants Revolt to the Truce of Nice – was one that proved decisive in shaping what has since come to be known as...
Holy Roman Empire is a political and military game of the 17th Century struggle for empire that plunged Europe into one of its longest and most destructive wars. Up to six players control the major dynasties of the era, fielding armies, navies, and engaging in diplomatic intrigue, bribery decide who will wear the crown of the Holy Roman Empire. The year is...
Description from the publisher: Holy Roman Empire is a strategic game, and while conflict is normally resolved abstractly by the throw of some dice, an Optional Tactical Combat system is included for those players seeking to add a bit more flavor to the game. This game-within-the-game system can also be used to re-fight some of the great battles of the...
Game description from the publisher: The English Civil War (ECW) Scenario Pack is intended for use with the tactical battle map and Battle Board Rules that come with Holy Roman Empire. Just like its cousin, the Thirty Years War Scenario Pack,this expansion is designed to allow players to set up and game historical battles from the period. This is a game...
Microgame #13 in the Metagaming Microgames series. Amtik the god had a problem. The universe was internal to his 400,000km long self. He was "god" to the universes' inhabitants. Unfortunately, only the Holy Band truly believed in and worshipped Amtik. The unruly Sunthrowers believed in Amtik's existence, however, they also believed that "life was not an...
"Holy War: Afghanistan" is a two-player wargame covering the war in Afghanistan between the communist regime supported by Soviet troops and equipment, and the Afghan Resistance. The game is strategic in scale, with units representing divisions and brigades. Aspects of the war covered in the game include conventional and guerilla warfare, politics and the...
This game is based on a paradox. The fact that two armies went to war with modern equipment, and tactics based on experiences of another century. The belief that the bayonet and the massed charge of men and horses was mightier than machine guns and rapid firing field artillery, that stuck in the minds of the Generals and statesmen, even when proved wrong....
Game covers the campaign that took place in 1914 along the Western Front from the beginning of August 1914 until the beginning of November 1914. In addition to the Grand Campaign game, the scenarios highlight specific army actions during the Battle of the Frontiers, the Retreat from Mons and the Miracle of the Marne. Two 34" x 22" maps represent NW Europe...