Dave came over the other day for our weekly game, it is the school holidays here so Dave's grandson Will joined us for a World War Two game. We decided to use Rapid Fire Reloaded as we thought it would be easier for Will to follow. Will is quite keen on World War Two he builds and paints his own figures, vehicles and planes and is gathering some extensive knowledge on all things World War Two, which of course we aim to encourage!
I gathered two small forces, a German infantry battalion with support and a Soviet motorized infantry battalion with support, the Soviets aim to exit two AFVs and at least six infantry figures off the enemy table edge to win, getting just one AFV off would be a draw. As usual there follows an annotated photo montage of the action.
The Soviet advance on the centre left.
Meanwhile on the right they attempt a dash down the road.
The Germans have other ideas.
Over on the German right the infantry await the approaching T34s and infantry.
The Soviets attempt to sneak around the Germans left.
The T34s trade shots with the German PAK40 and Stug III neither side manage any penetrating hits.
It is left to both sides mortars and howitzers to do the job.
Over on the Soviet left another T34 is knocked out.
Off table 105mm howitzers rain down hell.
Further support from the Germans 150mm Sig33s.
Another T34 bites the dust.
Another ends any chance of winning and with the remaining T34 having to run the gauntlet of two Stugs, Panzerschreks and Panzerfausts even a draw is extremely unlikely. No win for Will and myself but Will enjoyed himself nonetheless taking numerous photos for himself along the way.
Until next time...................KBO
Great job offering the gaming table up to a young 'un! Dave should have taken it easy on you two. Fab looking table.
ReplyDeleteHave to keep him keen, Dave did is best missing several times in succession😂
DeleteSuper looking game, figures and table look excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you Donnie, much appreciated.
DeleteA simple joy to play with such a beautiful collection and to see William so engrossed with the pleasure of our wonderful hobby. Not to mention winning as well....
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Will certainly seemed to.
DeleteA very nice-looking game - just a shame the fascists were able to resist the noble rage of the people's army!
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith, it's not very often they win.
DeleteGreat looking game Phil and really great to feed the enthusiasm of a younger generation!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christopher, they are the future after all.
DeletePhil, A nice outing with Reloaded and nice eye candy, both big ticks for Will.
ReplyDeleteThank you Norm. Although Battlegroup is my go to now it's always great to get good old Rapid Fire on the table.
DeleteBeautiful work Phil, those T34’s a little less intimidating later in the war 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt. Yup when you are not armed with a pea shooter it must certainly boost one's morale.
ReplyDeleteI find with introducing a new or younger player you normally only have one shot, so you have to get it right. Choice of rules is key - keep them simple and know them well, that way the game will flow. As important, make it look good. I’d say you have ticked both boxes there and hopefully won over a convert. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark. Dave has knocked up some simple rules for him too which he uses to play with his chum (I think he maybe converting him from Warhammer)🙂
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