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Holy Hack


These rules are designed to be "...fast-playing and above all else fun," using period-driven systems based on the Classical Hack rules system. The focus is on warfare between historical adversaries in the era prior to 500 B.C. ("...when the Old Testament was committed to writing."). Game can be played in Tactical or Strategic scale.

Armies are purchased using a point system, weighing morale, formation, armor, weapons, and leaders. Terrain is generated using a random system. If using the optional rules, armies are deployed using one of several historical set-up templates ("The Horn of Dagon," "Lamentation of Moab," and so forth).

Army deployment templates from 1st edition rules

Combat rules cover charging, feint charges, pass-through charges, evade moves, pursuit moves, ambushes, morale and rout. A target priority system governs which units can shoot at which targets. Optional rules allow for champions to challenge one another.

Sample rules page from 1st edition ruleset

First edition rules included a sample scenario – Qadesh 1300 B.C., with Hittites ambushing the Egyptian army of Rameses II.

Sample scenario


Designer
Philip J. Viverito
Publisher
Black Falcon Publications
Year Published
1996
Status
In Print
Contents
56-page perfectbound paperback, in print or online (Wargame Vault) (56-page PDF)
Scale
SCALETactical ScaleStrategic Scale
Figure Scale1 figure = 20 men/vehicles1 figure = 100 men/vehicles
Ground Scale1" = 20 feet1" = 100 feet
Time Scale1 turn = 5 minutes1 turn = 20 minutes
Designed for use with 15mm or 25mm figures.

Basing
Type # of figures Width*
25mm scale 15mm scale
Open 2 60mm 40mm
Loose 3
Close 4
* Depth is set solely by the physical requirements of the figures

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Editions

Holy Hack, 1st edition

First edition (above) published 1996. 32-page rulebook came with double-size player aid card.

One panel of the 1st edition reference card

Currently on second edition.