We ran the same scenario as at the recent AMG weekend with the relief column having to rescue the Generals wife and daughter from the potential clutches of the Mahdi's forces.
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| The Column moves off |
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| The new display sign in place - to tempt potential gamers |
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| Its a long way |
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| That was a bit of a suprise for the Camel Corps - where did they get that! |
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| Oli and Jim - push the troops on. |
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| Meanwhile pressure builds on the besieged garrison |
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| The Camel Corps decide to take the village with fixed bayonets! - it hurt! |
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| Having repulsed one lot or charges - the garrison was set to face another. |
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| The 9th Bengal Cavalry provide flank cover the the R.I.F |
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| The Mahdists breach the village walls , killing a whole company in the process. Its getting desperate |
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| In a daring move - the RMLI commandeer the water carrier! , and double time it toward the garrison |
Both of the games we played went to wire - a turn of a card or throw of the dice making all the difference.
We had provided some more "props" in the form of helmet and fez - these seemed to go down well . We gave the young Oli his own Fez to take away (and a box of plastic Highlanders!) for his bravery. Jim even picked up £25 trader prize as part of the "participation game" winners draw - lucky chap!
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| larger size Fez required next time! |
After playing a couple of games - it was time to have a quick shufty around the traders for stash!
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| 2 Dice tray from KR - 2 coloured card deck boxes from Hoka Hey |
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| A vessel for the Mahdist navy! from Masters of War |
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| And the seeds of a new project - Island Hopping here we come.. |
It had been a good day overall. It did not seem too busy overall though - and was certainly pretty "dead" post lunchtime in term of walk about punters... - I know Tom and Dave put a lot of effort into organising it, - it is appreciated. But seriously I hope it did well enough to survive.
They day was suitably finished off with a fine curry!
Looks great, shame about the numbers though. Hopefully it will return
ReplyDeleteWould have been good to catch up.. But there will be other opportunities .
DeleteBorder reiver next on my list
DeleteDave,
ReplyDeleteI really want to participate in your game. Maybe next year at AMG.
You would be more than welcome.., it may be out at Stockton later this year too
DeleteThe game looks great, Dave. I think the Fez needs to be a more permenant fixture on your bonce!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray... Now I only need a white suit ...
DeleteGreat looking troops, table and game Dave. The fez must stay. Glad to see that the young lad went home with one too.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Peter
Thanks Peter.. Oh alright then..
DeleteAnother cracker of a game by the looks and fantastic terrain. I am also looking forward to another game of 'Sand in the Sudan' when I return home. I have two squadrons of Egyptian cavalry to rebase and a company of infantry....can not wait. It is a fantastic period to game.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it was. I need to get see more Egyptian and Sudanese forces den this year too
DeleteLooking fantastic Dave and so pleased that the games are drawing a great deal of interest and enjoyment. Your table is looking fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carlo. Indeed , a number of people were asking about the rules used as they had not heard of them..
Deleteterrific looking game as always and glad you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul, indeed it was a fun day out
DeleteAwesome!! A great looking game with a huge and fantastic terrain, love the little village...
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil
DeleteAlways brings a smile to my face seeing this game out on the road - such a triumph Dave, bravo sir.
ReplyDeleteCheers Michael.. One day you may get a game!
DeleteWonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Juan
DeleteLooked to be great fun. Love the terrain. That fez on you is awesome. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's all the rage don't ya know... Mind it might be a tarboosh ...
DeleteFantastic, I admire the hard work that goes into a big beautiful table and game like this!
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