Field of Battle

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Field of Battle, Designed by Brent Oman and published by Piquet, Inc., the Field of Battle system stands as one of the most respected horse-and-musket wargaming frameworks of the modern tabletop era. Originating from the broader Piquet gaming philosophy, Field of Battle streamlined classic card-driven mechanics into a single, cohesive system that masterfully simulates command friction, the fog of war, and battle momentum without forcing players into exhaustive chart lookups or micromanagement. Across its three distinct iterations—from the original breakthrough 2006 release, through the refined 2011 second edition, to the polished 2020 third edition—the rulebook family has continually perfected its core sequence deck concept. By replacing rigid movement turns with dynamic card draws and initiative rolls, Field of Battle ensures that no two actions play out identically, offering a deeply atmospheric and unpredictable grand tactical experience that scales brilliantly for 6mm Seven Y...
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Charge! or How to Play Wargames

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Charge! or How to Play Wargames

Wargames Rules: Charge! or How to Play Wargames

First published in 1967 by Brigadier Peter Young and Lieutenant-Colonel J.P. Lawford, Charge! is one of the most influential and enduring classics in the history of the hobby. It presents a world of "Old School" wargaming, where the spirit of the game and the spectacle of the tabletop are just as important as the outcome of the battle.

The rules are designed for an era of 18th-century "Lace Wars" that is more evocative of the period's flavour than a rigid simulation of historical drill. The system uses large units—originally designed for 30mm or 25mm "flat" figures—where a standard infantry regiment might consist of 48 figures. Combat is straightforward, using simple dice rolls to determine casualties, and the rules famously include provisions for "The General’s Luck" and the dramatic impact of a bayonet charge.

While modern sets may offer more technical detail, Charge! remains beloved for its charm, its clear and gentlemanly prose, and its focus on the grand spectacle of long, colourful lines of soldiers. For many, it represents the foundational "imaginations" style of gaming, where fictional nations like the Electorate of Steuer-Wurst or the Duchy of Goulash-Stein provide the backdrop for gentlemanly conflict.

Published by: Morgan-Grampian / Reprinted by Ken Trotman Publishing

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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