"“Last Samurai” inspired rules?" Topic

Just been watching the film again – what rules would you suggest for classic 18/19th century Samurai games – large scale skirmishes with lots of swordplay rather than the set piece actions later in the period, with maybe 40-100 figures per side?

For once, I wasn't sure where best to post this – maybe we need another board!? 😇

For my Boshin War project I plan to use modified Rebels & Patriots from Osprey Games but the Boshin War was fought mostly by troops armed with firearms.

The Osprey Ronin rules has section on this conflict. Works well with up to 30 figures a side. Regards Alan

Years ago I wrote an article on the organization and weapons for the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. If you would like a copy you can contact me directly at burker1 (at) aol (dot) com.

In regards to rules, I would use The Men Who Would Be Kings. The Imperials would be regular infantry and the Satsuma Samurai would be Irregular Infantry and Fierce in battle.

Glengarry-what figures do you use for the Boshin War?

Hi, it's an interesting scenario. I alway thought I would use the Smooth&Rifled rules with this supplement PDF link if I ever got round to do it…..

Or you could use that PDF link expansion for Sharp Practice (a little more miniatures on the table maybe).

Or the Triumph & Tragedy expansion. Although I don't know if that is still available in print (or pdf). The expansion is available at least here link

Black Powder?

For Boshin War figures:
bacninhminiatures.blogspot.com