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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For King or Empress

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For King or Empress

Wargames Rules: For King or Empress

“Rogues! Do you want to live forever?” With that encouragement from their steely-eyed sovereign, the Prussian infantry tightened ranks and marched towards the white-clad Austrians waiting for them on the hill. The drums beat, echoing in the hearts of thousands of musketeers, who wondered if these last few breaths would be their final ones.

For King or Empress is a big battle, miniatures game for refighting the Seven Years War, 1756-62. Everything you need to play is here, including:

  • Easy-to-understand rules mechanics, illustrated with diagrams and photographs.
  • A system that brings the battle to a resolution, so victory is declared on the tabletop.
  • Several interesting ways to set up battles, from march-on attacks against a deployed defender, to a unique, positional, grand tactical system conducted before the battle.
  • Rules for terrain generation that provide accurate, yet diverse battlefields.
  • A logical point system, allowing you to create your own engagements or refight ones from history.
  • Army lists for all the major (and several minor) combatants of the Seven Years War, often broken into early and late-war periods.
  • Two tiers of army sizes which allow you to field small forces quickly, or expand them to major armies like those controlled by Frederick the Great, Archduke Charles, and more!

Published by: First Command Wargames

For King or Empress: War of Austrian Succession

Supplement: For King or Empress: War of Austrian Succession

For King or Empress: War of Austrian Succession is a dedicated scenario and tactical supplement designed by Steve Verdoliva to adapt grand-tactical wargaming mechanics specifically to the early mid-eighteenth-century conflict. The rules build upon the foundation of grand-tactical engagement, allowing players to recreate the swirling action and rigid doctrines of the European theatre between 1740 and 1748.

Mechanically, the system balances command control, arrayed infantry volleys, and aggressive cavalry charges. It provides historical orders of battle, scenario maps, and specific army lists tailored to represent the distinctive tactical nuances of the Austrian, Prussian, French, and British forces of the period. For 6mm enthusiasts, the grand scale delivers a magnificent visual spectacle without sacrificing smooth, playable mechanics over multi-brigade engagements.

Published by: Lulu.com / 2022

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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