Urban Game in down town Vietnam.

For the first time in a few months we got in a wargame. Possibly the last for a while if lockdown returns.

Using the soon to be published BOHICA Vietnam rules we played a fictitious urban game set in about 1970. A weak USMC with lower Skills & Drills against a weak NVA platoon with higher S&D determined to die rather than surrender.

The random effect chart threw a few curve balls with the Marines getting a Zippo on first move which burned out one of my sections after it killed and wounded and advancing Marine squad. However a random induced suicide bomber put pay to the Marine advance with some casualties and a morale failure.

With more Marines arriving on table the NVA refused to lie down and an Ontos was destroyed by an RPG hidden in the church and then a Gage Commando was also ambushed and forced to retreat quickly.

However off table mortar fire was able to take out some of the NVA defenders and they were finally cornered and beaten into surrender.
Great fun and very challenging as the rules subtly added to the problems faced by both commanders.

The rules will be released mid January and are available from Caliver Books and Empress Miniatures.

Happy New Year to everyone.
Paul

cool game paul ..

Outstanding Paul, always look forward to your game overview.

Ooooh! Nice stuff Paul!

I spy a rather nice large Khymer head in the background.

Paul,
I am speechless. The town buildings are a work of art,
particularly the multi story hotel. The entire town, streets,
rubble and damaged buildings are unbelievable. Awesome
work. The game had to be fantastic.

Still shaking my head over the buildings.

Sam

Great looking game Paul. Sounds like a fun game. I'm looking forward to picking up a copy of the rules.

As always, your game looks fabulous!!!

Tom

That's looking really good. The background/base layer of your layout, that becomes roads etc between the buildings, what is that?
Looks a bit like the underside of carpeting.

Beautiful table.

Happy New Year guys.

Thanks for the kind comments.

Ash the table 'mat' I use for buildings is a section of roofing felt. Easy peasy.

Paul@ Empress wrote:

Ash the table 'mat' I use for buildings is a section of roofing felt. Easy peasy.  

Cheers for the info. Good idea, it looks just the job.

No problem. Happy to help.

Here are some buildings just finished.

The big one in the courtyard can be moved around as can the trees. This way I do not get bored with the same layout. The courtyard can also be used for other periods, set ups.

This buildings is a shop. It will have tables with produce added to stand both inside and out making like a farm shop.

Nice additions Paul

Those look amazing Paul. For MDF.

Yeah not a great fan of MDF myself but these worked quite well and were easy to put together.

BravoSix wrote:Those look amazing Paul. For MDF.