House OHW Fantasy game

Introduction

Using my Fantasy variant of Neil Thomas's One Hour Wargame rules (see side bar), the following was a battle between Orcs and Goblins (all Irregular Miniatures 10mm). Goblin "Cavalry" are mounted on Giant Boars, Orc "Cavalry" are mounted, more traditionally, on wolves. The Goblins start with an extra unit as the Orc bonuses are higher. Each round base equals one unit. Grid squares are 1 inch.

Game

Opening positions (Goblins North Orcs South)

Goblin Cavalry rush down their right flank eager to engage the enemy

Impact! The orc line holds, arrows fly from both sides. Orc cavalry counter charge

Morale rules lead to units on both sides leaving the battle

The battle has split into two as casualties mount

Goblins have got round to the Orc rear but infantry respond

Few units remain as the battle descends into separate melees

The final fight will be between the two commanders and their retinues

Victory goes to the Goblin Chief on the last turn of the game!