Reinforcements Have Arrived: Soldier King Lands from Noble Knight Games!

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There is nothing quite like the feeling of an international parcel hitting the doorstep, especially when it contains a classic piece of campaign gaming history you’ve been eagerly anticipating! My boxed copy of GDW’s 1982 classic, Soldier King , officially arrived today—safely shipped over from Noble Knight Games. The components are in fantastic condition. Leafing through those vintage 1982 rulebook pages and unrolling the map sheets in person immediately brings back that great, nostalgic operational gaming aesthetic. The Inspiration Behind the Campaign I have to give a massive tip of the hat to Neil Patterson over at the Aufklarungsabteilung blog. It was reading through Neil’s fantastic posts and seeing how he integrated Soldier King into his own campaign gaming that originally hooked me on the concept. The clean map layout, simple area movement, and multi-faction dynamic make it an ideal engine for driving grand-scale strategic campaigns on the tabletop w...
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7YWRules (Herkybird)

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7YWRules (Herkybird)

Wargames Rules: 7YWRules (Herkybird)

7YWRules is a robust, modified system developed by "Herkybird" (Tyneside Wargames), spawned from a free online set and heavily influenced by the principles of DBM (De Bellis Multitudinis) and WRG. It is designed for large-scale battles where players command entire brigades and divisions.

A distinctive feature of the system is its Artillery Bounce mechanic; except at short range, any unit within 10cm of the rear of a target hit by artillery can also be affected by the "bounce through," adding a layer of realism to the positioning of support lines. The command and control system uses specific General Markers to influence the flow of battle, requiring careful management of your high-level officers to keep the army moving effectively.

The rules focus on the "big picture," using a sequence of play that includes command changes, movement, and shooting, followed by charge and melee resolutions. It uses a points system for balanced scenarios and is frequently updated to reflect the tactical nuances of the 18th-century linear battlefield.

Published by: Herkybird's Nest (Tyneside Wargames)

What do you think?

I would love to hear your opinion on these rules! Do you use them for the Seven Years War? How do you find they handle the 6mm scale? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Related project hubs for this period:
[The Silesian Wars 1740–1763 Project Hub]  |  [The Seven Years War 1756–1763 Project Hub]

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