45thdiv | 19 May 2013 5:51 p.m. PST |
This weekend I played a game set during the French and Indian war. Got out all my toys and set up a British attack on a French artillery position. I was the French. My son was my opponent. He is only six, so he had a bit of help from my usual game friend. I thought the British would have a tough time as my artillery was dug in and I had troops on higher ground and in cover in the woods. It was close, but the British smashed my left flank and my army retreated. Much to the delight of my son. It is always fun to set up the game. I keep the terrain to a minimum to give more of a toy soldier feel to the game. And the rules (All The Kings Men) are always fun to play. I hope you like the shots. Matthew |
FusilierDan | 19 May 2013 6:22 p.m. PST |
I couldn't get the links to work:-( |
79thPA | 19 May 2013 6:44 p.m. PST |
Not opening for me either. |
45thdiv | 19 May 2013 6:47 p.m. PST |
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45thdiv | 19 May 2013 6:48 p.m. PST |
That seems to work now. Thanks for the heads up on the broken links. Matthew |
CraigSpiel | 19 May 2013 7:35 p.m. PST |
Awesome! Gotta love the John Jenkins figs! And you have a fun and formidable opponent! Good times I am sure! |
79thPA | 19 May 2013 7:42 p.m. PST |
If I only had the money
Nice job. |
FusilierDan | 20 May 2013 5:03 a.m. PST |
Now there's a good looking game. Great photos. Thanks |
45thdiv | 20 May 2013 5:33 a.m. PST |
Thanks. I am glad folks like it. The Jenkins figures are very nice. Also very rugged. My son understands that we play with these toys carefully. Not like he plays with his soft plastic guys. I hope he continues to enjoy gaming as he grows up. |
allthekingsmen | 20 May 2013 5:54 a.m. PST |
Awesome looking game, Matthew! Good to see your son is into the hobby. I don't know whether he came with his own in-born luck, or if Chris brought his inherent "ATKM luck." Ken |
45thdiv | 20 May 2013 7:07 a.m. PST |
Or it just could be that I am not allowed to win any game of ATKM. :-) Always fun to play though. Matthew |
Frederick | 20 May 2013 8:56 a.m. PST |
Nice! Great to play with the kids – plus a very good looking army |
WarWizard | 20 May 2013 8:59 a.m. PST |
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FusilierDan | 20 May 2013 5:45 p.m. PST |
Wow! I didn't notice they were John Jenkins figure this mourning when I looked. I just spent 10 minutes watching the video play. That's so cool. |
Eleve de Vauban | 21 May 2013 7:31 a.m. PST |
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pilum40 | 27 May 2013 7:22 a.m. PST |
Sweet! Great game! Great Rules! |
Bumbydad | 16 Jun 2013 9:09 p.m. PST |
I was distraught that I was not included in any of the pics--Matthew advised me it was because he did not want people to mistake me for his son. (Inasmuch as there are 56 years separating us, I doubt that would have happened, but I digress.) I say I WAS distraught, because it turns out that I AM in one of the pics: the third one down on the list shows part of my head in the lower right hand corner. I point this out only to correct the official TMP record, not to gloat that I again stomped 45thdiv playing the One True Wargame. |