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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WRG 1685–1845

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WRG 1685–1845

Wargames Rules: WRG 1685–1845

First published in 1971 and significantly revised in 1979, these classic rules from the Wargames Research Group were revolutionary for their time. They were written to allow wargamers to replay even the largest battles from the horse and musket era. The rules incorporate an alternate move system and a reaction test system that serves as the main engine for controlling troop behaviour on the tabletop.

The system is comprehensive, featuring detailed mechanics for command and control, terrain generation, and varied weapon types. It uses a figure-to-man ratio of approximately 1:40 or 1:50, making it possible to recreate historical battles at a grand tactical level. While the core book includes specimen army lists for the Marlburian era, the Seven Years' War, and early Indian Wars, it is the supplement by Don McHugh that truly expands the system for the SYW enthusiast.

The Seven Years War Army Lists supplement provides 12 pages of rule adaptations specific to the period, followed by 15 detailed army lists for the various combatants. This ensures that the unique tactical nuances of the era are properly reflected within the robust WRG framework.

Published by: Wargames Research Group (WRG)

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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