"Looking for recommendations" Topic
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| smithsco | 12 Nov 2023 7:33 p.m. PST |
I hosted a game tonight introducing new players to wargaming. I used the FUBAR rules and did a simple panzergrenadier platoon vs airborne platoon in a ruined village. The new players are intrigued and want to play more. FUBAR was a good intro but not a long term solution. I've played Bolt Action a lot in the past. Good beer and pretzels game but can bog down in bigger games. I'm looking for recommendations for a fast paced WWII ruleset that is definitely more in the beer and pretzels vain. If Bolt Action is the best fit tell me what you do to speed up 4-6 player games. |
nnascati  | 12 Nov 2023 7:51 p.m. PST |
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| PzGeneral | 12 Nov 2023 8:22 p.m. PST |
We play Rapid Fire. There was a free D/L of intro rules, "Rapid Fire for Rookies". We find them much fun. You can find them with a simple Google search… Dave |
| pfmodel | 13 Nov 2023 12:59 a.m. PST |
Skirmish rules may be your best bet, this video covers a number;
youtu.be/VeP5J7wEvSk IN my attempt to get new players into the hobby i have adopted a figure game version of a boardgame set of rules, which are very simple and work well. This video covers a game, mainly infantry, which will give you a feel for the rules. The scale is not skirmish as you command multiple divisions, but i can get through a game in 2-3 hours and can teach new players in 10minutes.
youtu.be/SKF6pK-MJSk This is a 3 column version of the rules;
link KISS Rommel or Megablitz are other good simple rules. |
| Bismarck | 13 Nov 2023 11:07 a.m. PST |
Another vote for Rapid Fire. Rapid Fire Reloaded and its
supplement with optional rules is simple and quick. Both
carried by On Military Matters. $16 USD each |
| vicmagpa1 | 13 Nov 2023 8:53 p.m. PST |
flames of war is a good set. easy to use |
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is excited to paint something new.