Sunday, March 22, 2026

Peninsular War Skirmish Game Setup

Did a preliminary, test, setup for my other game at Enfilade in May. This time it's a Peninsular War game, again using One-Hour Wargames Skirmish for rules. It'll have six players, three each for the French and British/Spanish Guerillas. Right now, I'm thinking of having the capture of the French general as the victory condition for the British and Spanish.

The French start the game occupying the village - which should give some balance as they'll have good cover against the Rifles better shooting stats.
A staged shot of the three units of attacking British ans Spanish. They'll start at the table edge, so they may not be so well-numbered by the time they get close to the French.
Spanish Guerillas. They'll have the Bruiser trait for hand to hand combat. They are supposed to capture the French general alive, but I may add some mechanism which they may end up killing him, thereby not getting a major victory.
The French general and his aide, defended by Nassauers - who've yet to have changed sides. I'm using the same figures along with the KGL in the La Haye Sainte game before this one.
95th Rifles and Cacadores.
French Dismounted Dragoons and Voltigeurs.
5/60th Rifles and Cacadores.
Polish light infantry on the French flank.

May not get around to playtesting this scenario, but just wanted to see how the table layout would look like. Shouldn't be too difficult to "wing it" at the convention, especially after two back to back games using the same rules the day before this one.

Until next time, best wishes to you all!

14 comments:

  1. Looks great Dean and just the sort of thing for a fun skirmish game....I am sure Mr Cornwall has written a similar themed Sharpe novel!

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    1. Thanks a lot for the kind words again, Keith! He may gave, but this scenario will be an abbreviated version if so. 😀 Warmest regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks a lot, Matt! Appreciate the visit and nice comment. Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. Love your Spanish buildings; that should be a fun scenario.

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    1. Thank you very much for the nice comment! It's great to be able to get the terrain on the table again - haven't used them in a long time! Best regard, Dean

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  4. Very nice Dean a good looking setup 👍

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    1. Thank you very much again Matt! Kind regards, Dean

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  5. Great scenario and game, Dean.

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    1. Thanks a lot, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Sounds like it will be a great game and it looks great too!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thank you for your very kind words again, Iain! Warm regards, Dean

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  7. Looks like its going to be a great game.

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    1. Thank you so much, Ray! Kindest regards, Dean

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