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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Honours of War

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Honours of War

Wargames Rules: Honours of War

The Seven Years' War was the pinnacle of 18th-century warfare, with dramatic campaigns and battles, famous leaders, and a wide variety of colourful uniforms. Compared with the later Napoleonic Wars, tactics were simpler, armies more professional, and battles tended to be smaller.

Using these quick-to-learn rules, players can bring this period to the tabletop, recreating anything from a small skirmish to a major pitched battle. Although simple, the rules allow for a wide range of tactics and reward historical play. That said, fog of war sometimes produces unexpected results and units don't always obey their orders!

The game moves quickly, and players must be prepared to regroup and counterattack or to press home an advantage – a lot can happen in one move!

Published by: Osprey Publishing

Honours of War: Scenario Book 1 – Seven Years War (2025)

Supplement: Honours of War: Scenario Book 1 – Seven Years War (2025)

Written by Keith Flint, Honours of War: Scenario Book 1 – Seven Years War builds directly upon the popular Osprey Wargames ruleset, delivering a dedicated collection of historical battle scenarios designed specifically for mid-18th-century linear engagements. This expansion bridges the gap between grand campaign strategy and tabletop execution, providing balanced, ready-to-play orders of battle for both major confrontations and lesser-known clashes of the conflict.

Each scenario in the volume includes historical background notes, clear order-of-battle breakdowns, arrival schedules for operational reserves, and custom table map layouts. The force lists translate seamlessly to multi-figure bases, making the book particularly useful for wargamers deploying massed 6mm figures without requiring any complex recalculations of movement ranges or unit frontages. Special scenario-specific rules also capture distinct tactical nuances, such as Austrian light infantry screening and Prussian linear discipline.

By eliminating the extensive historical research needed to set up balanced table actions, this scenario collection allows players to jump straight into refighting key Seven Years War engagements in a single evening's session. It serves as an essential companion for both solo commanders and club gamers alike.

Published by: Partisan Press / 2025

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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